Lauren Baldwin

Attorney · New Mexico School of Law

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How to Handle a Bench Warrant or Failure to Appear in Alabama
Missing a court appearance in Alabama is a serious matter. It's best to deal with it before you're arrested for failing to appear.
Should I Try to Get Out of Jury Duty by Lying?
While some people consider jury duty annoying, lying to get out of it is never a good idea and can result in criminal charges against you.
I'm Being Charged With Rape: What Should I Do?
Rape is a serious felony charge with severe penalties. Here's what to do if you are facing rape charges, and how a lawyer could help.
Oklahoma Criminal Domestic Violence Laws
A person who commits domestic abuse in Oklahoma can face criminal charges, jail or prison time, firearms restrictions, and protective orders.
Rape Laws, Defenses, and Penalties
Rape is sexual intercourse that is forced on another without the person's consent or against the person's will. This act is criminalized throughout the United States, but the legal term for it varies from state to state.
What Is an Alibi Defense? How Do I Raise it?
To have an alibi means a defendant claims to have been somewhere else when a crime was committed.
How to Handle a Bench Warrant or Failure to Appear in Arkansas
Learn what happens if you fail to show up in criminal court when ordered to do so.
New Hampshire Felony Crimes by Class and Sentences
In New Hampshire, a defendant convicted of a felony can face a minimum term, an extended maximum term, and a disciplinary period if sentenced to prison.
Michigan Felony Crimes by Class and Sentences
In Michigan, felonies are serious crimes that are punishable by more than one year in prison. Michigan law categorizes felonies into nine classes
Oklahoma Assault and Battery Laws
In Oklahoma, assault and battery are two separate crimes that can be charged individually or together.