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Art. 26 Tierschutzgesetz (TSchG) - Tierquälerei
TSchG; 5. Kapitel: Strafbestimmungen
Art. 26 TSchG · Tierquälerei
Mit Freiheitsstrafe bis zu drei Jahren oder Geldstrafe wird bestraft, wer vorsätzlich: a. ein Tier misshandelt, vernachlässigt, es unnötig überanstrengt oder dessen Würde in anderer Weise missachtet; b. Tiere auf qualvolle Art oder aus Mutwillen tötet; c. Kämpfe zwischen oder mit Tieren veranstaltet, bei denen Tiere gequält oder getötet werden; d. bei der Durchführung von Versuchen einem Tier Schmerzen, Leiden oder Schäden zufügt oder es in Angst versetzt, soweit dies nicht für den verfolgten Zweck unvermeidlich ist; e. ein im Haus oder im Betrieb gehaltenes Tier aussetzt oder zurücklässt in der Absicht, sich seiner zu entledigen.
Handelt die Täterin oder der Täter fahrlässig, so ist die Strafe Geldstrafe bis zu 180 Tagessätzen.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (128)
KE 2 2024 · ai (Art. 26 Abs. 1 TSchG)
State v. Appellant (Animal Cruelty and Welfare Violations)
This provision is the main ground for conviction regarding multiple counts of animal cruelty (Tierquälerei).
SB240035 · zh (Art. 26 Abs. 1 lit. a TSchG in Verbindung mit Art. 26 Abs. 2 TSchG, Art. 4 Abs. 2 TSchG und Art. 77 TSchV)
Animal Cruelty Conviction Upheld Despite Sentence Modification on Appeal
The accused was convicted of negligent animal cruelty under these provisions in the final orders.
SB240092 · zh (Art. 26 Abs. 1 lit. b TSchG)
State v. Accused: Attempted Animal Cruelty via Insufficient Poison Bait
Basis for upholding the conviction for multiple attempted animal cruelty (killing).
SK1 2023 66 · gr (art. 26 cpv. 1 lett. a LPAn)
State v. [Defendant Name]: Acquittal on Animal Mistreatment Due to Insufficient Evidence of Intent
The appellant is acquitted of the charge of animal cruelty under this provision.
460.2023.262 · bl (Art. 26 Abs. 1 lit. a TSchG)
Acquittal on Animal Cruelty Charges Due to Insufficient Proof of Suffering
Cited in the first instance judgment as the basis for the conviction for animal cruelty, and discussed in the appeal as the primary legal provision under review.
EDGS.2023.23 · ag (Art. 26 TSchG)
Animal Welfare Ban Upheld Due to Risk of Future Harm
The court cited this article as the basis for the risk of severe animal cruelty, justifying the ban on keeping and handling animals.
P1 23 141 · vs (art. 26 al. 1 let. a LPA)
Cantonal Court Review on Hunting and Animal Protection Violations After Federal Tribunal Remand
The appellant was acquitted of this charge in order number 1.
460.2022.178 · bl (Art. 26 Abs. 1 TSchG)
Animal Cruelty Conviction Upheld, Sentence Reduced
This provision forms the basis for the conviction of the accused for multiple instances of animal cruelty through neglect.
460.2022.178 · bl (Art. 26 Abs. 1 lit. a TSchG)
Animal Cruelty Conviction Upheld, Sentence Reduced
This is the primary legal basis for the conviction for animal cruelty through neglect, as it defines the offense.
SB230336 · zh (Art. 26 Abs. 1 lit. a TSchG)
Appellate Review of Multiple Convictions: Reduced Culpability Due to Schizoaffective Disorder and Substance Abuse
Used in Order 1 to confirm the fulfillment of the elements of the offense against the Animal Protection Act (Dossier 82).
460.23.181 · bl (Art. 26 Abs. 1 lit. a TSchG i.V.m. Art. 3 lit. a TSchG und Art. 4 Abs. 2 TSchG i.V.m. Art. 16 Abs. 1 TSchV)
Farmer Acquitted of Animal Cruelty in Fawn Incident, Convicted of Appropriating Dead Animal
Cited in the first dispositive order of the original judgment regarding animal cruelty (mistreatment of an animal).
SB230251 · zh (Art. 26 Abs. 1 lit. a TSchG in Verbindung mit Art. 4 Abs. 2 TSchG und Art. 77 TSchV)
State v. Smith (Dog Attack and Hunting Violations)
Basis for conviction for intentional animal cruelty (Dossier 1).
SK 2021 538 · be (Art. 26 Abs. 1 Bst. a TSchG)
Animal Cruelty by Neglect Conviction Upheld in Sanctuary Case
The accused was convicted under this article for the offense of animal cruelty (neglect of the pony and the goat).
SK 2023 5 · be (Art. 26 Abs. 1 Bst. b TSchG)
Farmer Convicted of Animal Cruelty for Shooting Cats Despite Defense of Necessity
Cited in the dispositive as the primary substantive ground for the conviction for animal cruelty.
501 2022 80 · fr (art. 26 al. 1 let. b LPA)
Appellant v. State (Arson, Animal Cruelty, Defamation) - Sentence Confirmation with Partial Revocation Annulment
Cited in order no. 1 and 3 for confirming the conviction for animal cruelty.