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Here you can find information on a variety of crimes as well as the laws in your state.
Common Crimes and State Laws
See some of the most common crimes below, complete with the laws in your state.
Theft is a crime that runs the gamut in terms of the seriousness of charges that an offender may face, and the severity of punishment that might be handed down.
Shoplifting offenses are fairly common, but that doesn't mean shoplifting crimes aren't taken seriously. Every state's penal code includes provisions that apply to shoplifting (usually under the umbrella of theft or larceny statutes), and penalties can be harsh.
Minor in possession laws target sales of alcohol to minors and public possession of alcohol by minors. Since the passage in 1984 of the National Minimum Drinking Age Act (23 U.S.C.A. § 158), all states have had to raise their minimum drinking age to 21.
Drivers sometimes begin driving while their license is still suspended or revoked. Doing so results in a charge of driving with a suspended or revoked license. Penalties can include fines and jail time, with increased sentences for repeat offenders.
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