Ofensas por relaciones sexuales con animales en Misuri

Explicación Simple

Tener relaciones sexuales con animales es un delito en Misuri. Si alguien lo hace, podría enfrentar multas o incluso ir a la cárcel, especialmente si ya ha sido castigado antes.

Es como si alguien rompiera las reglas en un juego; si lo hace una vez, recibe una advertencia, pero si lo vuelve a hacer, las consecuencias son mucho más graves.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan, un joven de Misuri, es atrapado teniendo relaciones sexuales con su perro. Como es su primera ofensa, enfrenta una multa y tiene que asistir a terapia. Sin embargo, si vuelve a hacerlo, podría enfrentarse a una pena de cárcel más seria.

Penalidades

Misdemeanor de clase A por primera ofensa; clase E felony si hay ofensas previas. Posibles multas y tratamiento psicológico.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

566.111 - Sex with an animal, penalties. 566.111. Sex with an animal, penalties. — 1. A person commits the offense of sex with an animal if he or she engages in sexual conduct with an animal. 2. The offense of sex with an animal is a class A misdemeanor unless the person has previously been found guilty of an offense under this section or has previously been found guilty of an offense in another jurisdiction which would constitute an offense under this section, in which case the offense is a class E felony. 3. In addition to any penalty imposed or as a condition of probation the court may: (1) Prohibit the offender from harboring animals or residing in any household where animals are present during the period of probation; or (2) Order all animals in the offender's possession subject to a civil forfeiture action under chapter 513 ; or (3) Order psychological evaluation and counseling of the offender at the offender's expense. 4. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit generally accepted animal husbandry, farming and ranching practices or generally accepted veterinary medical practices. 5. For purposes of this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Animal" , every creature, either alive or dead, other than a human being; (2) "Sexual conduct with an animal" , any touching of an animal with the genitals or any touching of the genitals or anus of an animal for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the person's sexual desire. (L. 2002 S.B. 969, et al., A.L.