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Burglary and Home Invasions in California
In California, a person commits the crime of burglary by entering into a vehicle or building in order to commit a crime inside.
Weapons Charges in North Carolina
North Carolina outlaws certain types of weapons, bans weapons in certain places, and prohibits some people from having guns or other dangerous weapons.
Juvenile and Child Dependency Proceedings
Juvenile or child dependency proceedings determine whether a child's parent or guardian is abusive or neglectful.
What Makes an Item a "Burglar's Tool?"
Learn about illegal possession of burglary tools, examples of burglar tools, what the prosecution must prove, and the penalties for a conviction.
Hate Crimes: Laws and Penalties
Hate crimes, or bias-motivated crimes, are offenses committed because the victim is a member of a certain group, such as a racial or religious minority.
Hate Crimes That Changed History
Hate crime legislation was often spurred by instances of particularly deprived crimes.
Is Sexting Illegal for Adults?
Between consenting adults, the private sharing of nude or suggestive photos is generally not illegal. However, that does not mean that adults can freely engage in sexting.
The Death Penalty Appeals Process
Capital cases—those subject to the death penalty—can take decades to go through the legal system. Lengthy trials and appeals can result in decades on death row.
Forgery Laws and Penalties in Georgia
Most forgery crimes in Georgia are felonies. Learn how Georgia classifies and punishes forgery in the first- through fourth-degrees.
Forgery and Possession of a Forged Instrument in Alabama
Most forgery and possession of forged documents crimes are felonies in Alabama.