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Felony Theft and Larceny Laws
Learn how states define and penalize felony theft and felony larceny.
Failure to Stop and Render Aid (Hit and Run)
A person facing hit-and-run charges could face felony penalties. Learn about your duty to stop and render aid if you're involved in a car accident.
Good Samaritan and Bystander Laws
Learn about Good Samaritan laws, their purpose, and their protections, and what responsibilities bystanders may have in emergencies.
Securities Fraud: Sentencing and Penalties
Securities fraud is a crime that typically involves complicated facts and extensive government investigations, and one that can lead to lengthy jail sentences and stiff fines if you are convicted.
Laws on Practicing Without a License
Hundreds of occupations require professional licensing, and not having that license can result in criminal or civil penalties or both.
Misappropriation of Funds: Definition and Criminal Penalties
Learn how the law defines and punishes misappropriation of funds.
Child Endangerment Laws
A parent, guardian, or caregiver who allows a child to be placed or remain in a dangerous, unhealthy, or inappropriate situation can face criminal charges for child endangerment.
Child Desertion and Abandonment
Parents or guardians who care for minor children have a legal responsibility to protect the children and ensure they are not exposed to harm. When such an adult deserts or abandons a child, that behavior is often a crime.
Juvenile Weapons Possession
All states limit the right to purchase, own, or possess weapons to some extent, though restrictions differ widely. And many states ban minors from having guns, subject to some exceptions.
Health Care Fraud
Health care fraud comes in many forms and carries stiff penalties under both federal and state laws.