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What Happens If You Get Caught With Contraband in Prison?
Prisons have very strict rules about what items can and cannot be brought into the prison. Prisoners and visitors who violate these rules can get into serious trouble, including being charged with a crime.
Forfeiting Property in a Criminal Case
Federal law allows the government to seize property, including money, from people convicted of certain federal crimes. The seizure is known as “forfeiture,” and it’s done without compensation to the owner.
Civil Compromise for a Criminal Offense
In some states, a court can dismiss a misdemeanor charge if the defendant settles (pays money) to the victim of the crime. This is called a civil compromise of a criminal action.
Getting a Copy of Your Criminal Record
A criminal record, sometimes called a rap sheet, is a collection of a person's criminal convictions and arrests. The information in the record varies from state to state and even from county to county.
Disorderly Conduct in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, laws against disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace criminalize fighting, being noisy and annoying in public, and other behavior that is likely to alarm, upset, or provoke others.
Wisconsin Battery Laws and Charges
In Wisconsin, the crime of battery will be punished as a felony when it causes substantial or great bodily harm or is committed by or against certain people.
Can a Judge Order My Child to Testify in a Criminal Case?
Children who are witnesses to or victims of crimes may be ordered to testify in criminal cases. Generally, judges decide on a case-by-case basis whether a child is competent (qualified) to testify.
Prostitution Laws in New York
New York has laws against buying and selling sex, as well as promoting prostitution.
Is Prostitution Legal in California?
In California, both pimping and pandering are crimes. Laws against pimping and pandering are generally aimed at third parties who benefit from the sale of sex, although they may also apply to “johns” and prostitutes.
Bribery Charges and Defenses
Bribery is a serious offense. Learn about bribery crimes under state and federal laws, their penalties, and possible defenses.