Deborah C. England

Attorney · Seattle University School of Law

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Tennessee Public Intoxication Laws
Learn how Tennessee defines and addresses public intoxication due to drugs and alcohol.
Can Registered Sex Offenders Be Barred From Using Social Media?
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a law preventing registered sex offenders from using social media such as Facebook and Instagram.
Revenge Porn Laws in New Jersey
New Jersey makes revenge porn an indictable offense under its criminal invasion of privacy law.
Are Schools Required to Have Anti-Bullying Policies?
Many states require schools to adopt rules and procedures to identify and deal with student bullying. Learn how they work and how to find them.
Laws on State Sales Tax Crimes
Both retailers and consumers are responsible for state sales taxes. Intentional acts to avoid paying these sums to the state can result in civil and criminal penalties.
States That Allow Conjugal Visits
Prison visitation policies vary dramatically among states, but when it comes to conjugal visits, most states agree they are a thing of the past.
Rap Lyrics in Evidence: Is It a Crime to Rhyme?
When Ludacris rapped that he’s “so illegal with the pen,” we thought he was speaking figuratively to make a point about his way with words.
Intimidating a Witness
Intimidating or tampering with a witness involves trying to get a witness to lie, say certain things under oath, alter or destroy evidence, or not testify.
What Is a Criminal Infraction?
The penalty for an infraction is generally limited to a fine. No jail time can be imposed. But don't discount an infraction as something to put off or ignore.
How a Bail or Bond Reduction Hearing Works
There are constitutional and other limits on how much bail a court can impose on a defendant, which can support the defendant’s request for bond reduction.
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