Cases from cite.case.law:

STATE v. AVELLA,, 275 So. 3d 207 (Fla. App. Ct. 2019)

. . . Thor's rectum and then failing to take Thor to a qualified advanced care clinic fits under section 828.12 . . .

PICCININI, v. STATE, 275 So. 3d 210 (Fla. App. Ct. 2019)

. . . Following a jury trial, John Piccinini was convicted of two counts of animal cruelty pursuant to section 828.12 . . . Section 828.12(2), Florida Statutes (2015), provides: A person who intentionally commits an act to any . . .

REYES, v. STATE, 274 So. 3d 1209 (Fla. App. Ct. 2019)

. . . Section 828.12(2), Florida Statutes (2018), states that "[a] person who intentionally commits an act . . . See § 828.12(2), Fla. Stat. (2018) ; Hynes v. . . .

STATE v. A. ARCHER,, 259 So. 3d 999 (Fla. App. Ct. 2018)

. . . Archer was charged by information with violating section 828.12, Florida Statutes (2017) ("Cruelty to . . .

IN RE AMENDMENTS TO FLORIDA RULES OF JUVENILE PROCEDURE REGULAR- CYCLE REPORT., 258 So. 3d 1254 (Fla. 2018)

. . . ..... the child is before the court for disposition for a violation of sections 800.03, 806.031, or 828.12 . . .

STATE v. GARCIA,, 252 So. 3d 783 (Fla. App. Ct. 2018)

. . . The defendant, Yonisley Garcia, was charged with aggravated animal cruelty in violation of sections 828.12 . . .

J. BELL, v. STATE, 216 So. 3d 751 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2017)

. . . . § 828.12(2), Fla. Stat. (2013). .§ 828.122(3)(h), Fla. Stat. (2013). . . . .

KERVIN, v. STATE, 195 So. 3d 1181 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2016)

. . . Appellant, Donald Ray Kervin, challenges his conviction for felony animal cruelty in violation of section 828.12 . . . instruction was error because that instruction was revised to reflect the 2013 amendment to section 828.12 . . . Kervin was charged under section 828.12(2), Florida Statutes (2012), which read: A person who intentionally . . . or causes the same to be done, commits aggravated animal cruelty, a felony of the third degree, , § 828.12 . . . 488 Fed.App’x 421, 425 (2012) (stating that even if the jury convicted the defendant under section 828.12 . . .

REED, v. STATE, 192 So. 3d 641 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2016)

. . . See §§ 828.12(1), .122(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (2011). . . . See §§ 828.12(1) (providing that an'offender is guilty of misdemeanor cruelty to animals when the offender . . .

BROWN, v. STATE, 166 So. 3d 817 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . denying her motion for judgment of acquittal because a felony conviction for animal cruelty under section 828.12 . . . Section 828.12(2), Florida Statutes (2011), provided as follows: A person who intentionally commits an . . . Brown also contends that the 2013 amendment of section 828.12(2) reveals that the 2011 version of the . . . Here, the legislature has confirmed that the change to section 828.12(2) was meant to “specify[ ] that . . . Judge Altenbernd acknowledges that the version of section 828.12(2) in effect at the time Ms. . . . But I am very troubled by the application of section 828.12(2), Florida Statutes (2011), to the facts . . . At the time of this offense, section 828.12(2) was a felony that could be committed by “a person.” . . .

In STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES- REPORT NO., 143 So. 3d 893 (Fla. 2014)

. . . This instruction was adopted in 2014. 29.13 AGGRAVATED ANIMAL CRUELTY [-FELONY] § 828.12(2), Fla. . . . Enhancement. § 828.12(2)(a), Fla. Stat. . . . definition for terms “Torture” or “Torment” when State seeks sentencing enhancements pursuant to § 828.12 . . . Lesser Included Offenses No ■ lesser -included-offenses-have-been identified-for-this-offensor Comment § 828.12 . . . Included Offenses No lesser included offenses have been id6ntified-for-this-offens67 ANIMAL CRUELTY — 828.12 . . .

M. COMINS, v. VANVOORHIS,, 135 So. 3d 545 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . the second dog behind Comins’ back while Butler was present was unnecessary per Florida State Statute 828.12 . . .

HAMILTON, v. STATE, 128 So. 3d 872 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2013)

. . . The 82-year-old appellant was convicted of violating section 828.12(2), Florida Statutes (2012), which . . . Reynolds is read in conjunction with the rule of lenity, for there to be a conviction under section 828.12 . . .

In AMENDMENTS TO FLORIDA RULES OF JUVENILE PROCEDURE, 123 So. 3d 1128 (Fla. 2013)

. . . offenses; . the child is before the court for disposition for a violation of sections 800.03, 806.031, or 828.12 . . .

D. H. a v. STATE, 114 So. 3d 496 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2013)

. . . ; (c) The child is before the court for disposition for a violation of s. 800.03, s. 806.081, or s. 828.12 . . .

In AMENDMENTS TO FLORIDA RULES OF JUVENILE PROCEDURE, 115 So. 3d 286 (Fla. 2013)

. . . offenses; . the child is before the court for disposition for a violation of sections 800.03, 806.031, or 828.12 . . .

LUKASZEWSKI, v. STATE, 111 So. 3d 212 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2013)

. . . Lukaszewski appeals his conviction and sentence for felony cruelty to animals in violation of section 828.12 . . . To establish the elements of felony cruelty to animals under section 828.12(2), Florida Statutes (2011 . . . Section 828.12(2), provides that “[a] person who intentionally commits an act to any animal which results . . . Because section 828.12(2) is a general intent statute, it does not require intent to be cruel, but only . . . the alleged abuse was excessive or repeated infliction of pain or suffering in violation of section 828.12 . . .

HORN, v. SECRETARY, FLA. DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS,, 488 F. App'x 421 (11th Cir. 2012)

. . . . § 828.12(2) provides that “a person who intentionally commits an act to any animal which results in . . . The Florida Supreme Court has held that animal cruelty under § 828.12(2) is a general intent crime, so . . . Horn with violating several criminal statutes, including § 828.12(2), and the jury found him guilty of . . . violating § 828.12(2). . . . (Cr.) 29.13 (§ 828.12(2), Fla. Stat.). Mr. . . .

K. M. H. A v. STATE, 91 So. 3d 262 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . ; (c) The child is before the court for disposition for a violation of s. 800.03, s. 806.031, or s. 828.12 . . .

STATE v. MORIVAL,, 75 So. 3d 810 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . suffering by failing to provide adequate food, water, or medical treatment in violation of section 828.12 . . . Morival is correct that section 828.12(1) makes it a misdemeanor to unnecessarily deprive a dog of necessary . . . Section 828.12(2) makes it a felony to “intentionally [commit] an act to any animal which results in . . . Compare § 828.12(2) with § 828.12(1). . . . Section 828.12(1) provides that [a] person who unnecessarily overloads, overdrives, torments, deprives . . .

B. BLOOM v. MIAMI- DADE COUNTY, a S. P. C. A. W. Jr., 816 F. Supp. 2d 1265 (S.D. Fla. 2011)

. . . . § 828.12 which provides, inter alia, that it is a felony to intentionally deprive an animal of necessary . . .

HORN, v. STATE, 17 So. 3d 342 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . . § 828.12(2), Fla. Slat. (2007). . . .

M. KING, v. STATE, 12 So. 3d 1271 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . 784.021(1), Florida Statutes (2007), and of animal cruelty in the death of a dog in violation of section 828.12 . . . The first issue involves construction of section 828.12, Florida Statutes, which provides in relevant . . . third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or by a fine of not more than $10,000, or both. § 828.12 . . .

In STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES- REPORT NO., 3 So. 3d 1172 (Fla. 2009)

. . . See § 828.12, Fla. . . . 29.13(b), we have included reference to the statutory provision that defines "animal cruelty," section 828.12 . . .

HYNES, v. STATE, 1 So. 3d 328 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . The animal cruelty statute, section 828.12, Florida Statutes (2007) provides as follows: Cruelty to animals . . . Procedure 3.620, the trial court announced that the felony counts under sub-section two of section 828.12 . . .

In STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES- REPORT NO., 994 So. 2d 1038 (Fla. 2008)

. . . 1995 [657 So.2d 1152],-and 2007 [962 So.2d 310 ], and 2008. 29.13(a) ANIMAL CRUELTY (MISDEMEANOR) § 828.12 . . .

UNITED STATES v. J. STEVENS,, 533 F.3d 218 (3d Cir. 2008)

. . . . § 828.12 (2002); Ga.Code Ann. § 16-12-4 (2000); Haw.Rev.Stat. § 711-1109 (2007); Idaho Code Ann. §§ . . .

In STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES- REPORT NO., 976 So. 2d 1081 (Fla. 2008)

. . . Driving_316.192_28.5 Comments This instruction was adopted in 2008. 29.13 ANIMAL CRUELTY [FELONY] {§ 828.12 . . . definition for terms “Torture” or “Torment” when State seeks sentencing enhancements pursuant to § 828.12 . . .

BARTLETT, v. STATE, 972 So. 2d 224 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . The State charged Bartlett with felony cruelty to animals, in violation of section 828.12(2), Florida . . .

BARTLETT, v. STATE, 929 So. 2d 1125 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . Appellant, William Bartlett, was convicted of felony cruelty to animals, in violation of section 828.12 . . . Section 828.12(2) provides that: [a] person who intentionally commits an act to any animal which results . . . Section 828.12(2) criminalizes any “act” which results in the cruel death. . . . Section 828.12 applies to even the unintended consequence of a lawful act. . . . Under these circumstances, the hunter has violated section 828.12(2) by intentionally firing the shot . . .

S. SULT, v. STATE, 906 So. 2d 1013 (Fla. 2005)

. . . In Reynolds, section 828.12, Florida Statutes (1997), prohibiting cruelty to animals, was upheld against . . . Id. at 47 (quoting § 828.12(2), Fla. Stat. (1997)). . . .

J. P. a v. STATE, 895 So. 2d 1202 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . J.P. was charged with animal cruelty under section 828.12(2), Florida Statutes, which provides that, . . .

ANIMAL RIGHTS FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA, INC. v. SIEGEL, 867 So. 2d 451 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . stating that "we will not presently be able to sustain a prosecution for animal abuse under section 828.12 . . .

REYNOLDS, v. STATE, 842 So. 2d 46 (Fla. 2002)

. . . We conclude that section 828.12(2), Florida Statutes (1997), prohibiting cruelty to animals, constitutes . . . BACKGROUND Petitioner, Ronald Reynolds, was convicted of felony animal cruelty pursuant to section 828.12 . . . The district court affirmed the conviction and held that (1) section 828.12(2) only required general . . . intent, and (2) the lack of a specific intent element in section 828.12(2) did not render the statute . . . See also § 828.12(2), Fla. Stat. (1997). . . .

AAROE, v. STATE, 788 So. 2d 340 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . Bruce Aaroe was convicted by a jury, pursuant to section 828.12(2), Florida Statutes (1999), of felony . . .

REYNOLDS, v. STATE, 784 So. 2d 509 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . the ... excessive or repeated infliction of unnecessary pain or suffering” in violation of section 828.12 . . . He claims that (1) section 828.12(2) is facially unconstitutional because it does not include a specific . . . Section 828.12(2), Florida Statutes (1997), reads: (2) A person who intentionally commits an act to any . . . The fact that section 828.12(2), Florida Statutes (1997), requires only general, rather than specific . . . We hold that section 828.12(2) is not unconstitutional because it lacks a specific intent element. . . .

PETERSON, v. STATE, 765 So. 2d 861 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . See § 828.12, Fla. Stat.; Wilkerson v. State, 401 So.2d 1110 (Fla.1981); C.E. America, Inc. v. . . . . § 828.12, Fla. Stat. . § 828.13, Fla. Stat. . . .

STATE v. R. SIMBACH,, 742 So. 2d 365 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . The State charged Simbach with cruelty to animals in violation of section 828.12(2), Florida Statutes . . . unnecessary pain or suffering, or causes the same to be done, is guilty of a felony of the third degree.... § 828.12 . . . Simbach’s motion argued that Simbach cannot be convicted under section 828.12 because he did not intend . . . We agree with the trial court’s interpretation of section 828.12 as requiring a specific intent to cause . . .

B. S. a v. STATE, 661 So. 2d 19 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1994)

. . . portion of the trial court’s adjudication of delinquency that determined B.S. had violated section 828.12 . . . impermissible because it will last beyond the five-year statutory maximum sentence for a violation of section 828.12 . . .

CHURCH OF THE LUKUMI BABALU AYE, INC. v. CITY OF HIALEAH, 508 U.S. 520 (U.S. 1993)

. . . .” §828.12. . . . clarification, Hialeah’s city attorney requested an opinion from the attorney general of Florida as to whether §828.12 . . . animals for purposes other than food consumption” was not a “necessary” killing and so was prohibited by §828.12 . . . Stat. §828.12 (1987). . . . Indeed, one of the few reported Florida cases decided under § 828.12 concludes that the use of live rabbits . . .

CHURCH OF THE LUKUMI BABALU AYE, INC. v. CITY OF HIALEAH,, 723 F. Supp. 1467 (S.D. Fla. 1989)

. . . ordinances were invalid, Plaintiffs would still be prohibited from performing ritual sacrifices under § 828.12 . . . Animal sacrifice also violates Florida Statutes § 828.12, which makes it a criminal violation for one . . . ritual killing of an animal does not constitute a “necessary” killing so as to make the prohibition in § 828.12 . . . While § 828.27 focuses on ordinances with a civil penalty, another section of that Chapter, § 828.12, . . . Section 828.12 was recently amended to include a provision making intentional torture of animals punishable . . .

C. W. a v. STATE, 528 So. 2d 66 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1988)

. . . The arrest form stated that C.W. had been arrested for cruelty to animals in violation of section 828.12 . . . C.W. correctly asserts that the offense of cruelty to animals delineated in section 828.12 is a first-degree . . . However, Officer Riley’s citation to section 828.12 on the arrest form does not determine the validity . . .

STATE v. M. ROESS,, 451 So. 2d 879 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1984)

. . . Respondent was convicted by a jury in the county court of cruelty to animals, a violation of section 828.12 . . .

THEORET v. STATE OF FLORIDA, 4 Fla. Supp. 2d 107 (Fla. Cir. Ct. 1982)

. . . F.S. 828.12(1981) The relevant portions of the trial transcript, pg. 16-30, reveal that despite the persistent . . .

WILKERSON, v. STATE, 401 So. 2d 1110 (Fla. 1981)

. . . ALDERMAN, Justice, concurring specialty- Because Wilkerson’s conduct was clearly proscribed by section 828.12 . . . This cause is before us to review a county court order upholding the constitutionality of section 828.12 . . . guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. § 828.12 . . .

J. DANIELS, v. STATE, 351 So. 2d 749 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1977)

. . . The final statute — Section 828.12, Florida Statutes— is the only one of the four still in force. . . . For its own reasons the state chose to charge the appellant under 828.07 rather than 828.12. . . . Whether dogs are covered by the presently applicable Section 828.12 is another question for another time . . .

D. KIPER v. STATE, 310 So. 2d 42 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1975)

. . . seeking to establish by that witness that appellants’ actions were in violation of F.S. 828.02 and F.S. 828.12 . . . appellee here, failed to establish by a preponderance of the evidence violation of F.S. 828.02 or F.S. 828.12 . . . This action was brought pursuant to § 828.12, Florida Statutes, which states as follows: “Whoever unnecessarily . . .

C. E. AMERICA, INC. v. ANTINORI, Jr., 210 So. 2d 443 (Fla. 1968)

. . . and the testimony of the witnesses, the trial judge ruled that the performance would not violate St. 828.12 . . . St. 828.12, F.S.A., provides: “Whoever unnecessarily overloads, overdrives, tortures, torments, deprives . . .

MIKELL v. HENDERSON,, 63 So. 2d 508 (Fla. 1953)

. . . is contended by the appellee that such fighting is cruelty to animals and is condemned by Sections 828.12 . . . The section of the statute involved is Section 828.12, F.S.A. which reads as follows: “Whoever unnecessarily . . . Necessarily involved in connection with Section 828.12, F.S.A. is Section 828.02, F.S.A., which is as . . . Section 828.15, F.S.A. is as follows: “Nothing in §§ 828.12-828.14 shall be construed to apply to poultry . . .