Rancher Trespassing Dog Shooting

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In Arizona, a rancher cannot legally enter private property and shoot a dog without immediate evidence of harm to livestock. The law requires conclusive proof of the dogs involvement in harming livestock. Witness testimony alone may not suffice as conclusive evidence. The ranchers actions could involve potential violations of trespassing and animal cruelty laws. Arizona is an open range state, but this does not override property rights or legal protections against animal cruelty. If you believe your rights have been violated, consider consulting with a local attorney for guidance.

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Can a rancher in Arizona go on my property and shoot my dog dead if someone else told the rancher the dog was killing a cow but at the time of the shooting there was no cattle around
In Arizona, a rancher generally cannot enter another person's property without permission and shoot a dog, especially if there is no immediate threat to livestock. This could potentially involve trespassing and animal cruelty laws.
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so under Arizona law what does the word conclusively mean in statues
In Arizona law, the term "conclusively" typically means that a certain fact or presumption is established beyond dispute and cannot be contested or rebutted by further evidence. It is a definitive determination within the context of the statute.
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It sounds like an intense situation. Arizona law protects property rights and animal cruelty laws which could be relevant here.
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If any person discovers a dog killing, wounding or chasing livestock, or discovers a dog under circumstances which show conclusively that it has recently killed or chased livestock, he may pursue and kill the dog.
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This situation involves potential legal violations such as trespassing and animal cruelty. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, what is your name?
Here is the law in the statues
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In Arizona, the situation you've described involves potential issues of trespassing and animal cruelty. The statute you mentioned indicates that a person may kill a dog if it is conclusively shown to be harming livestock. However, entering someone's property without permission and shooting a dog without immediate evidence of harm to livestock could lead to legal consequences for the rancher.
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Here is the law in Arizona If any person discovers a dog killing, wounding or chasing livestock, or discovers a dog under circumstances which show conclusively that it has recently killed or chased livestock, he may pursue and kill the dog. And In my situation a rancher was called someone claimed my dog was killing a cattle the rancher the. Showed up jumped the fence and shot and killed my dog on private property but that the time of the killing of my dog there was no livestock around and the dogs were just drinking water did the rancher break any laws
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Based on Arizona law, the rancher might have broken trespassing and animal cruelty laws since there was no immediate evidence that your dog was harming livestock. This situation could warrant legal action.
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So in Arizona what evidence does the rancher have to have to come on to my property and shot my dog
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In Arizona, the rancher must have conclusive evidence that the dog was harming livestock or had recently done so to legally kill the dog. Entering your property without permission to do so may be illegal.
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So this lady claimed she saw my dog attacking her cattle so she called the rancher who then came over however the dog was on my property and there was no cattle around the rancher jumped my friend fence went into her property and shot and killed my dog and at the time of the shooting there was no cattle around what so ever as well the rancher shot in the direction of homes can the rancher do this
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It seems like the rancher might have violated trespassing and animal cruelty laws by entering the property and shooting your dog without immediate evidence of harm to livestock. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
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So in Arizona is a witness be considered conclusive evidence
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In Arizona, a witness's testimony could be considered conclusive evidence if it is credible and reliable, but it depends on the court's discretion and other supporting evidence.
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Rancher shot and killed my dog on my property because he said a witness saw my dog killing cattle but my witness said that there was no cattle around at the time the rancher killed my dog. In Arizona does the rancher have conclusive proof in this situation
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The rancher's actions might not be justified under Arizona law, given that there was no immediate threat to livestock and the dog was on private property. This could involve trespassing and animal cruelty laws.
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So based on my situation so you believe I have a strong case here
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Based on the details provided, you may have a strong case involving potential trespassing and animal cruelty. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
In Arizona can a sheriff's office dispatcher deny my request to file a police report
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In Arizona, a sheriff's office dispatcher generally should not deny your request to file a police report. However, the dispatcher might ask for more details or direct you to the appropriate department or procedure.
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Is open range really law in Arizona
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Yes, Arizona is considered an "open range" state, meaning livestock can roam freely and landowners must fence out livestock to protect their property. However, this does not override property rights or laws against trespassing and animal cruelty.
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In Arizona can a rancher kill a dog two days after they think it harmed a cattle without proof
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In Arizona, a rancher cannot legally kill a dog two days after they believe it harmed livestock without conclusive proof. The law permits immediate action only if the dog is caught in the act or there is conclusive evidence of recent harm to livestock. The rancher might have violated trespassing and animal cruelty laws.
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In Arizona if a cattle is harmed and then the next day the rancher sees a dog and without proof shots and kills the dog a whole day after but doesn't have proof it was that particular dog was his actions justified
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The rancher's actions may not be justified under Arizona law if they shot the dog without immediate or conclusive proof that the dog harmed the cattle. This situation could involve potential violations of trespassing and animal cruelty laws.
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I am in Arizona and the rancher came into my friend property and shot and killed a dog because he was told by his friend that it killed a cattle but the rancher wasn't there when it allegedly occurred then after the rancher sees a dog on my friends property jumps his fence and kills the dog when there wasn't any cattle or immediate threat at the moment he killed the dog was the ranchers actions justified
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The rancher's actions seem potentially unjustified under Arizona law, given there was no immediate threat to livestock and potential trespassing and animal cruelty violations.
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