Effective July 1, 2025, aggravated animal cruelty in Florida carries enhanced sentences, a permanent criminal record, and mandatory registration on a public database Updated January 19, 2026 ⚠ CRITICAL WARNING FOR DEFENDANTS Under Dexter’s Law, animal cruelty convictions under Florida Statute § 828.12 cannot be sealed or expunged—even with withheld adjudication. Furthermore, beginning January 1,…
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