Mark Theoharis is a writer and former attorney who specializes in legal writing for non-lawyers. The need to translate the Byzantine world of legal language into something an average reader can understand and use led him to create his own company, where he has provided law firms, companies, and professionals with a range of services, from creating manuals and guides to ghostwriting books and blog posts.
Articles by Mark Theoharis
Illegal Weapon Possession: Laws and Penalties
The Second Amendment protects gun rights, but federal and state laws still ban certain weapons and certain people from owning them. A violation can mean a felony charge and years in prison. Here's what you need to know.
Fake ID: Laws and Penalties
While getting caught with a fake ID might seems inconsequential, learn how consequential a conviction can be.
What Is an Adjudicatory Hearing?
An adjudicatory hearing is the juvenile court equivalent of a criminal trial. Juvenile court is less formal than adult criminal court but also comes with fewer protections.
Reckless Driving Violations and Penalties
Don't dismiss a reckless driving charge as just another traffic ticket. It’s often a criminal offense that carries severe penalties, including jail time.
Incorrigibility: Juvenile Laws
When a child habitually disobeys parents or teachers, the law calls it "incorrigibility." This status offense can pull a family into the juvenile justice system. Here's what parents need to know about the legal process and consequences.
Criminal Trespassing Laws and Penalties
Think trespassing is no big deal? A conviction can mean fines, jail time, and a criminal record that follows you for life. Learn what counts as criminal trespass, how charges are classified, and what penalties you could face.
Probation Violation: Penalties and Revocation Explained
Probation gives convicted individuals a chance to stay in the community—but one violation can send them back to court, or worse, to jail. Learn what happens when the rules are broken.
Attempted Murder
The crime of attempted murder can be charged when a person intends to commit murder and tries to carry out the killing but, for whatever reason, is unable to accomplish it.
Juvenile Curfew Laws
Curious about how juvenile curfew laws could affect your family? This article clarifies who sets these rules, common exceptions, what penalties look like, and practical tips for keeping your teen—and yourself—on the right side of the law.
Unemployment Insurance Fraud
Unemployment benefits can be a lifeline—but UI fraud carries real risks. Learn about criminal and civil penalties, possible jail time, and what defenses may be available.