The recent case of an Ohio man having sex with his dogs and a horse prompted two state legislators to begin drafting bestiality legislation, according to the Mansfield News Journal. Ohio Revised Code does not currently address the issue, thus tying the hands of judges when presented with cases of extreme cruelty to animals. Peter Bower of the Mansfield area entered into a plea bargain on charges stemming from five years of sexual intercourse with his pets, according to 10TV.com. According to court documents, Bower shared photos of his sexual exploits with animals in blogs and volunteered at the local dog shelter.
Currently, 30 states have bestiality statutes as a part of their criminal code. Some state laws permit sexual intercourse with animals to be charged as felonies, others as misdemeanors which may carry jail time. Zoophilia is also covered under many state bestiality laws. The term relates to a sexual attraction or emotional attachment to a non-human animal.
Arizona
State law classifies bestiality as knowingly having sexual intercourse, oral sex or other types of sexual contact with animals as bestiality. Forcing another person to engage in such conduct is also illegal under the Arizona criminal code. Bestiality is a class 6 felony, making prison time upon conviction possible. In addition to incarceration, a judge may require a psychological evaluation and counseling. A person convicted of bestiality may also be required to reimburse the animal shelter for animal care costs.
Delaware
Sexual offenses against animals are considered a class D felony. A physical act intentionally engaged in for sexual gratification is considered bestiality in the state. Forcing another person to engage in a sex act with a non-human animal is also punishable under the same statute. The Delaware Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is authorized to enforce the bestiality statute as well as all other state laws pertaining to the humane treatment of animals.
West Virginia
State bestiality laws are a part of the Intentional Cruelty statute and considered a first degree felony. Cruelty is defined as a willful infliction of substantial pain, injury or death. Engaging in sexual conduct of any type with farm, domestic or wild animal is illegal. Knowingly aiding or forcing another person to engage in sexual acts with an animals is also covered under the same criminal code. It is also illegal in West Virginia to film, take photos or advertise sexual exploits with animals. In addition to possible incarceration a judge may order counseling, reimbursement to humane society for the care of an injured animal and prohibit future animal ownership.
Oregon
State laws deem bestiality as a class A misdemeanor crime. It is illegal to sexually assault an animal, animal carcass or force another person to engage in sexual conduct with an animal. A mental health evaluation of the offender is permitted upon conviction.
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