Mac and Dennis Break Up
Criminal Activities
Animal Cruelty
Intentionally killing a wild bird. Under U.S. law this can constitute animal cruelty under state statutes and may violate the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) (which prohibits taking/possessing/killing many migratory bird species without a permit).
Situation:
"Dee's cat becomes stuck in a wall. Charlie proposes and executes schemes that involve forcing additional cats into the wall to lure the trapped cat out; multiple cats are shoved into the wall; a live bird with a string tied to its legs is thrown into the wall; the animals are handled roughly and placed in hazardous conditions (crowded, confined space, bashing around them). These actions intentionally subject animals to likely injury, distress, and hazardous confinement, constituting cruelty/abuse."
Vandalism
Intentionally damaging, destroying, or defacing another's property; charged as criminal mischief, vandalism, or similar offenses under U.S. law.
Situation:
"To reach the animals and execute their rescue/plan, characters bash larger holes in Dee's apartment wall and otherwise damage the unit's interior. The deliberate creation of holes and structural damage to Dee's rented apartment constitutes property damage/vandalism."