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Is It Illegal to Postdate a Check?
Understand when postdating a check can lead to criminal charges, civil liability, or both, and what alternatives may be better options to avoid legal troubles.
Failure to Identify to a Police Officer: Laws & Penalties
Law enforcement officers routinely ask people for their names and other identifying information. Police may ask for the information as part of a specific criminal investigation.
Consequences of a Child Molestation Conviction
Those convicted of child molestation face long prison sentences and must register as sex offenders. Learn how states define and punish acts of child sex abuse.
Grand Theft Auto
Grand theft auto, or stealing an automobile or other vehicle, is a felony in most states, and may be punished by imprisonment. Learn how states define and punish car theft.
Statutory Rape Laws and Charges
Statutory rape offenses are strict liability offenses that can result in a felony conviction and prison time, even if a defendant genuinely didn't know the partner was younger than the age of consent. Learn how statutory rape laws work.
Nebraska Concealed and Open Carry Gun and Weapon Laws
Learn about constitutional carry rights and limitations for handguns and other weapons in Nebraska.
What to Do If You're Served With a Restraining Order
Learn what you need to do to fight or contest a restraining order, what's at stake, and why having an attorney can help.
Alabama Domestic Violence Laws
Domestic violence laws in Alabama prohibit certain acts of physical violence between an aggressor and a victim, including a parent and child, husband and wife, and couples in a dating or engagement relationship.
Misdemeanor Assault Laws: Crimes and Penalties
A conviction for misdemeanor or simple assault can have serious immediate and long-term consequences that go beyond jail time.
Oregon Felony Crimes by Class and Sentences
In Oregon, felony offenses are categorized as class A, B, C, or unclassified felonies. Understand what sentence is possible based on felony charges.