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Medical Marijuana and Reciprocity Between States
Heading out of state and need your medical marijuana? Reciprocity laws allow you to use your card in select states, but the rules are complex. Here is what you must know before you travel across state lines with cannabis.
Can You Transport "Legal" Marijuana Across State Lines?
Taking a road trip or catching a flight with marijuana? Even if it's legal in your state, crossing borders changes the rules. Learn how federal laws, TSA policies, and medical vs. recreational differences impact your travel plans.
Money Laundering: Crime and Penalties
Contrary to the common idiom, crime often pays. It can pay so much that people with illegally acquired funds may develop complicated plans to make the money appear to have originated from a legal source—known as money laundering.
Is Hazing a Crime?
Learn about states' criminal laws on hazing, the types of conduct punished, and the possible penalties.
What Is an Arraignment?
Learn what happens at an arraignment, how quickly you'll get before a judge, and what to expect at this first court appearance.
Bench Trial vs. Jury Trial: How the Process Works
A bench trial is tried to a judge only—there's no jury. Learn how bench trials work in criminal cases and why a defendant might choose to go that route over a jury trial.
Differences Between Theft, Burglary, and Robbery
While often confused and referenced interchangeably, theft, robbery, and burglary share some similarities but are very different crimes. Learn how they differ in terms of acts and penalties.
Domestic Violence Trials: When the Victim Refuses to Testify
Wondering if you have to testify in a domestic violence case? While you can refuse, prosecutors might still subpoena you or use other evidence. Here's what you need to know about the legal consequences and your rights as a victim.
Kidnapping Laws: Definition and Penalties
Kidnapping laws make it a serious felony to take, confine, or move someone against their will, often with a further criminal purpose in mind. Discover how states and federal law define kidnapping, its degrees, and the possible sentences.
What Is the Crime of False Imprisonment?
False imprisonment charges can stem from anything from a heated domestic dispute to a misunderstanding at a store. Explore the elements of unlawful restraint, common defenses, and the harsh penalties a conviction carries.