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Upskirting Laws and Penalties
Taking photos or creating videos of a person's intimate areas without their consent can lead to criminal charges for invasion of privacy or video voyeurism. Learn how these laws interact with the practice of "upskirting."
Homicide: Murder and Manslaughter
The term "homicide" means the killing of another person—but it's not always a crime. Some homicides are justified, such as those done in self-defense or during war. Unlawful homicides include murder, manslaughter, and vehicular homicide.
What's the Difference Between Aiding, Abetting, and Being an Accessory to a Crime?
Learn more about accomplice liability, including what it means to be an aider and abettor or accessory to a crime.
Suborning Perjury
Understand what it means to suborn perjury and the potential penalties for this crime.
South Carolina Public Intoxication Laws
The basics of South Carolina's public intoxication laws, penalties, options, and defenses.
Cocaine Possession
An overview of the consequences of being charged for cocaine possession or use, criminal penalties and sentencing that would apply, and how a lawyer may be able to help.
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.