Rebecca Pirius

Rebecca Pirius

Attorney · Mitchell Hamline School of Law

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Auto Theft Laws in Virginia
Vehicle theft, carjacking, and joyriding can carry serious felony penalties in Virginia. Learn the legal differences between these crimes and their punishments.
Strangulation Laws and Penalties
Learn how laws define strangulation crimes, when strangulation is a felony, and its prevalence in domestic violence.
Entrapment as a Defense to a Criminal Charge
Understand how the defense of entrapment works, including examples of police entrapment and what the defendant needs to prove.
Auto Theft Laws in Wisconsin
Wisconsin law makes it a crime to steal a vehicle or drive it without the owner’s permission. This article discusses the applicable state laws, punishments, and related offenses.
Kentucky Misdemeanor and Felony Theft
Learn when theft bumps up from a misdemeanor to a felony offense that carries the possibility of prison time.
Fourth-Degree Assault in Kentucky
Learn how Kentucky law defines and punishes fourth-degree assault, including possible jail time and alternative sentencing options.
Felony Assault in Kentucky
Learn how Kentucky defines and penalizes felony assault crimes, including first-degree, second-degree, and third-degree assaults.
Affirmative Defenses in Criminal Cases
Learn about common affirmative defenses and how they work, such as self-defense, duress, necessity, and entrapment.
Peyote and Mescaline Laws
Learn how federal and state laws classify peyote and mescaline and when religious exemptions may apply.
New Jersey Sexting Laws for Teens and Minors
Learn how New Jersey handles teen sexting cases, including possible criminal charges, diversion options, and sex offender registration requirements.
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