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Criminal Penalties for Fake Vaccine Cards
People who intentionally create, sell, buy, or possess fake vaccine cards could face criminal charges.
Minnesota Gun and Weapon Laws and Restrictions
Learn when and where it’s a crime in Minnesota to have or use a gun or other dangerous weapon.
South Carolina Sexting Laws for Teens and Minors
Teen sexting can lead to felony charges in South Carolina. Creating or sharing sexual images of minors falls under South Carolina's child pornography laws. An adult who sexts their image to a minor commits an obscenity offense.
Is Hazing a Crime?
Learn about states' criminal laws on hazing, the types of conduct punished, and the possible penalties.
Nebraska Felony Crimes by Class and Sentences
A felony in Nebraska can mean a prison sentence of more than a year and up to life. Nebraska also carries the death penalty. Learn about Nebraska's complex felony sentencing system.
Missouri Sexting Laws for Teens and Minors
In Missouri, sexting images of minors constitutes child pornography.
Kansas Laws on Misdemeanor and Felony Theft
Kansas classifies its theft offenses according to the dollar value of the stolen property or services. Penalties for theft increase along with the value of the stolen goods.
Maryland Sexting Laws for Teens and Minors
Maryland prosecutes sexting images of or to minors under laws that pertain to child pornography and obscenity. Some minors may qualify for less severe punishment under the state's juvenile sexting law.
Virginia Laws on Sexting by Teens and Minors
In Virginia, a person who sexts a sexually explicit image of a minor can face felony child pornography charges.
Burglary and Criminal Trespass in Kentucky
Burglary and trespass are related offenses that protect persons and property. But burglary carries much harsher penalties. Learn how Kentucky defines and punishes these crimes.
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