Ave Mince-Didier

Attorney · UC Berkeley School of Law

Ave Mince-Didier received her J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law and her B.A. from Louisiana State University. She handled criminal appeals as a public defender and also worked as a staff attorney at the California Supreme Court. She is licensed to practice law in Georgia and California.

Articles By Ave Mince-Didier

Iowa Domestic Violence Laws
Iowa punishes domestic abuse by increasing the punishment for any assault committed by or against a family or household member. The law also allows a victim to ask for a protective order.
Disorderly Conduct in Louisiana
Disorderly conduct—called disturbing the peace in Louisiana—can mean a variety of things, including fighting, being drunk or noisy in public, and participating in a riot.
What Is a Vagrancy Charge?
Vagrancy laws still exist today. Learn what vagrancy is, how current law makes vagrancy illegal, and how vagrancy is punished.
Assault and Aggravated Assault Laws in Utah
In Utah, a person commits the crime of assault by causing, threatening, or attempting to cause injury to another person.
New York Public Intoxication Laws
Learn how New York defines and addresses public intoxication due to drugs and alcohol.
Prostitution, Pimping, and Pandering Laws in Pennsylvania
Learn how Pennsylvania punishes prostitution, patronizing a prostitute, and promotion of prostitution offenses.
Pennsylvania Public Intoxication Laws
Learn what can happen if you're drunk or high in public under Pennsylvania law.
Simple and Aggravated Assault Laws in Pennsylvania
Learn how Pennsylvania defines simple and aggravated assault, when assault is a felony, and what defenses may be available when facing assault charges.
Incest Laws and Criminal Charges
An overview of the legalities of incest, different forms of acts of incest that are considered illegal, pressing charges for incest, defenses, penalties that may occur, and how a lawyer can help.
Disorderly Conduct in Minnesota
Learn about Minnesota's laws and penalties prohibiting acts that disturb the peace, such as disorderly conduct, unlawful assemblies, and riots.