Auto
theft has been decreasing over the last few years. Anti-theft devices
surely have a great deal to do with that.
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Carjacking is car theft, but theft that goes one step further into
violence. A car stolen from a parking lot or driveway has not been
carjacked, it'...
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The desertion or abandonment of a child is anything from not providing
proper food or clothing for a child all the way to actually leaving the
c...
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Every state has some version of child endangerment laws,
which can cover a variety of situations.
All child endangerment laws make it a crime for ...
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Child enticement is a crime that involves an adult
persuading, or attempting to persuade, a child to accompany him or her for the
purposes of sexual...
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Intro on what a class b dismeneaor is, then explain the punishment, sentences, fines, and conviction consequences for a class b misdemeanor, followed ...
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Class B misdemeanors are criminal offenses. Generally, misdemeanors are less serious
crimes than felony crimes. Every state
defines misdemeanors...
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A felony is a criminal offense for which a convicted person can be
sentenced to serve one or more years in a state or federal prison, pay fines or
b...
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Felonies are categorized by the relative seriousness of the offense. For sentencing purposes, felonies are divided
into classes or categories. Th...
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Criminal
acts fall into one of two categories: felonies, which are serious crimes, and
misdemeanors. Felonies typically carry a potential penalt...
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When someone gets drunk, they tend to do things that wouldn’t normally
do. However, just because you are under the influence of alcohol
doesn’t ...
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Criminal threats and terroristic threats can be prosecuted
as either misdemeanors or felony charges. A criminal threat that is charged as
a felony t...
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Have you been accused of neglect or cruelty towards an animal? The
rights of animals are protected and they are afforded the same humane
treatment a...
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A felony is a criminal offense. While every state has a different definition
of a felony crime, generally, felonies involve crimes which include se...
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If you are charged with the unlawful possession of a firearm, you need to understand what constitutes possession of a firearm and how serious these gu...
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Q: What is a capital offense?A: A crime
for which the death penalty may be imposed.
Q: What is a common-law crime?A: A crime
that is punishable u...
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Each state is able to determine the definitions, laws and
penalties of illegal gambling. Most states also make a distinction between
simple gambling...
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Kidnapping is a very serious crime and is a felony offense
in all states. Kidnapping is defined as taking, holding or restraining a person
against t...
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Licenses are granted by the state where the individual
practicing the licensed activity seeks to work.
The license is not a right but a privilege ...
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Bureau of Prisons Offices
Central Office, Washington, D.C.
Regional Offices
Training Centers
National Institute of Corrections
F...
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(From 1970 to 2003)
Summary findingsViolent Crime Trends |
Victim/offender relationship | Time | Place | Weapon use | Role of alcohol
...
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Domestic violence is a serious issue in society and not all types are
the same. Domestic violence and abuse,
also called intimate partner violence...
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While many people consider perjury to be lying while under
oath giving court testimony, there are actually several different types of
situations tha...
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If you have been convicted of a crime before, and become a repeat
offender, you will be subject to more harsh penalties and prison time
that varies ...
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State laws
are different in how they treat the sale of alcohol to minors. Therefore, the consequence of selling alcohol
to minors depends upon the...
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Sexual assault is a serious crime whose victims are scarred for life.
Although sexual assault stories are often premised on “drugging” the
victi...
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In very general terms an assault is any attempt or actual
contact between one person and another with the intent to cause harm or damage
to that ind...
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Solicitation of prostitution is a common charge in police
sting operations that are attempting to crack down on the number of prostitutes
in a parti...
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Terrorism is generally defined as
the use or threat of use of violence against civilians, non-military personnel
and ‘innocents’ in order to adv...
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Practicing law without a license constitutes the unauthorized practice
of law. In every state in the country, an attorney seeking to
represent a c...
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A general overview of what being on Parole means, what parole violations are, following consequences and procedures such as parole hearings, and how a...
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