Title L, Kentucky Penal Code
36 chapters · 519 sections in this title.
KRS § 525.010 Definitions for chapter
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The following definitions apply in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Desecrate" means defacing, damaging, polluting, or otherwise physically mistreating in a way that the actor knows will outrage the sensibilities of persons likely to observe or discover hi…
KRS § 525.015 Obstructing an emergency responder
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(1) As used in this section, "emergency responder" means state or local law enforcement personnel, fire department personnel, corrections officers, and emergency medical personnel and those contracted for official use by emergency responders. (2) No person shall intentionally obs…
KRS § 525.020 Riot in the first degree
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(1) A person is guilty of riot in the first degree when: (a) He knowingly participates in a riot; and (b) In the course of and as a result of such riot a person other than one (1) of the participants suffers physical injury or substantial property damage occurs. (2) Riot in the f…
KRS § 525.030 Riot in the second degree
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(1) A person is guilty of riot in the second degree when he knowingly participates in a riot. (2) Riot in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor.
KRS § 525.040 Inciting to riot
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(1) A person is guilty of inciting to riot when he incites or urges five (5) or more persons to create or engage in a riot. (2) Inciting to riot is a Class A misdemeanor.
KRS § 525.045 Terrorism
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(1) A person is guilty of the separate offense of terrorism if conviction of the underlying offense committed would classify the person as a violent offender under KRS 439.3401(1)(a) or (b), or the underlying offense was an offense under KRS 527.200, 527.205, or 527.210 and the p…
KRS § 525.050 Unlawful assembly
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(1) A person is guilty of unlawful assembly when: (a) He assembles with five (5) or more persons for the purpose of engaging or preparing to engage with them in a riot; or (b) Being present at an assembly which either has or develops such a purpose, he remains there with intent t…
KRS § 525.055 Disorderly conduct in the first degree
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(1) A person is guilty of disorderly conduct in the first degree when he or she: (a) In a public place and with intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm, or wantonly creating a risk thereof: 1. Engages in fighting or in violent, tumultuous, or threatening behavio…
KRS § 525.060 Disorderly conduct in the second degree
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(1) A person is guilty of disorderly conduct in the second degree when in a public place and with intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm, or wantonly creating a risk thereof, he: (a) Engages in fighting or in violent, tumultuous, or threatening behavior; (b) Ma…
KRS § 525.070 Harassment
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(1) A person is guilty of harassment when, with intent to intimidate, harass, annoy, or alarm another person, he or she: (a) Strikes, shoves, kicks, or otherwise subjects him to physical contact; (b) Attempts or threatens to strike, shove, kick, or otherwise subject the person to…
KRS § 525.080 Harassing communications
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(1) A person is guilty of harassing communications when, with intent to intimidate, harass, annoy, or alarm another person, he or she: (a) Communicates with a person, anonymously or otherwise, by telephone, telegraph, mail, or any other form of electronic or written communication…
KRS § 525.085 Dissemination of personally identifying information
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(1) For the purposes of this section: (a) "Dissemination" means electronically publishing, posting, or otherwise disclosing information to a public Internet site or public forum; (b) "Household member" means a person who regularly resides in the household or who within the six (6…
KRS § 525.090 Loitering
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(1) A person is guilty of loitering when the person: (a) Loiters or remains in a public place for the purpose of gambling with cards, dice, or other gambling paraphernalia, except that the provisions of this section shall not apply if the person is participating in charitable gam…
KRS § 525.100 Public intoxication
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(1) A person is guilty of public intoxication when he appears in a public place manifestly under the influence of a controlled substance, or other intoxicating substance, excluding alcohol (unless the alcohol is present in combination with any of the above), not therapeutically a…
KRS § 525.105 Desecration of venerated objects, first degree
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(1) A person is guilty of desecration of venerated objects in the first degree when, other than authorized by law, he intentionally excavates or disinters human remains for the purpose of commercial sale or exploitation of the remains themselves or of objects buried contemporaneo…
KRS § 525.110 Desecration of venerated objects, second degree
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(1) A person is guilty of desecration of venerated objects in the second degree when he intentionally: (a) Desecrates any public monument or object or place of worship; or (b) Desecrates in a public place the national or state flag or other patriotic or religious symbol which is …
KRS § 525.113 Institutional vandalism
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(1) A person is guilty of institutional vandalism when he, because of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin of another individual or group of individuals, knowingly vandalizes, defaces, damages, or desecrates objects defined in KRS 525.110. (2) Institution…
KRS § 525.115 Violating graves
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(1) A person is guilty of violating graves when he intentionally: (a) Mutilates the graves, monuments, fences, shrubbery, ornaments, grounds, or buildings in or enclosing any cemetery or place of sepulture; or (b) Violates the grave of any person by destroying, removing, or damag…
KRS § 525.120 Abuse of a corpse
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(1) A person is guilty of abuse of a corpse when except as authorized by law he intentionally treats a corpse in a way that would outrage ordinary family sensibilities. A person shall also be guilty of abuse of a corpse if that person enters into a contract and accepts remunerati…
KRS § 525.125 Cruelty to animals in the first degree
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(1) As used in this section: (a) "Dog" means a domesticated canid of the genus canis lupus familiaris; and (b) "Dog fight" or "dog fighting" means any event that involves a fight conducted or to be conducted between at least two (2) dogs for purposes of sport, wagering, or entert…
KRS § 525.130 Cruelty to animals in the second degree -- Exemptions -- Offense involving equines
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involving equines. (1) A person is guilty of cruelty to animals in the second degree when except as authorized by law he intentionally or wantonly: (a) Subjects any animal to or causes cruel or injurious mistreatment through abandonment, participates other than as provided in KRS…
KRS § 525.135 Torture of dog or cat
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(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) "Torture" means the intentional infliction of or subjection to extreme physical pain or serious injury or death to a dog or cat, motivated by intent or wanton disregard that causes, increases, or prolongs the…
KRS § 525.137 Sexual crimes against an animal
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(1) As used in this section: (a) "Animal" means any nonhuman creature; and (b) "Sexual contact" means any act committed between a person and an animal for the purpose of sexual arousal, sexual gratification, abuse, or financial gain involving: 1. Contact between the sex organs or…
KRS § 525.140 Obstructing a highway or other public passage
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(1) A person is guilty of obstructing a highway or other public passage when having no legal privilege to do so he, alone or with other persons, intentionally or wantonly renders any highway or public passage impassable without unreasonable inconvenience or hazard. (2) No person …
KRS § 525.145 Disrupting meetings and processions in the first degree
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(1) A person is guilty of disrupting meetings and processions in the first degree when, with intent to prevent or disrupt a funeral or burial, funeral home viewing of a deceased person, funeral procession, or funeral or memorial service for a deceased person, he or she does any a…
KRS § 525.150 Disrupting meetings and processions in the second degree
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(1) A person is guilty of disrupting meetings and processions in the second degree when, with intent to prevent or disrupt a lawful meeting, procession, or gathering, he or she does any act tending to obstruct or interfere with it physically or makes any utterance, gesture, or di…
KRS § 525.155 Interference with a funeral
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(1) A person is guilty of interference with a funeral when, at any point in time between one (1) hour prior to the commencement of an event specified in this subsection and one (1) hour following its conclusion, he or she blocks, impedes, inhibits, or in any other manner obstruct…
KRS § 525.160 Failure to disperse
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(1) A person is guilty of failure to disperse if he participates with two (2) or more persons in a course of disorderly conduct likely to cause substantial harm or serious inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, and intentionally refuses to disperse when ordered to do so by a peace of…
KRS § 525.200 Assault on a service animal in the first degree -- Definition
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(1) A person is guilty of assault on a service animal in the first degree when, without legal justification or lawful authority: (a) He or she intentionally kills or causes serious physical injury to a service animal; (b) He or she intentionally causes physical injury to a servic…
KRS § 525.205 Assault on a service animal in the second degree
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(1) A person is guilty of assault on a service animal in the second degree when he intentionally and without legal justification or lawful authority causes physical injury to a service animal. (2) Assault on a service animal in the second degree is a Class B misdemeanor.
KRS § 525.210 Duty status of service animal not a factor in application of KRS 525.200 and 525.205
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and 525.205. KRS 525.200 and 525.205 shall apply whether or not the service animal is on duty or off duty.
KRS § 525.215 Defendant's liability for damages upon conviction of assault on a service animal
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animal. In any case in which a defendant is convicted of a violation of the provisions of KRS 525.200 or 525.205, the defendant may be ordered to make restitution to the person or agency owning the animal for any veterinary bills, replacement costs of the animal if it is disabled…
KRS § 525.220 Bars and defenses to conviction of assault on a service animal
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No person shall be convicted of assault on a service animal when he or she has: (1) Also been convicted of a violation of KRS 512.020, 512.030, 525.125, or 525.130 arising out of the same incident; (2) Destroyed or treated a service animal that is injured, diseased, or suffering …