Rebecca Pirius

Attorney · Mitchell Hamline School of Law

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Prostitution, Pimping, and Pandering Laws in New Mexico
Under New Mexico's laws, it's a crime to buy or sell sex, make money from or facilitate prostitution, or promote prostitution.
Florida Sexual Battery Laws
Learn how Florida defines and punishes acts of sexual battery and what defense might be available.
Is It Legal to Carry Pepper Spray in California?
Learn who can carry pepper spray in California, how and when it can be used, and the penalties for improper use.
Prostitution, Pimping, and Pandering Laws in Florida
ILearn how Florida defines and punishes prostitution and related acts, when felony penalties apply, and when prosecutors can file trafficking charges.
Parole Violations
Parole violations can lead to minor sanctions or going back to prison. Learn about parole conditions, violations, and revocation.
The Crime of Mayhem: Definition, Penalties, and Defenses
Mayhem in the criminal context means a brutal assault and battery resulting in serious injuries that permanently maim, disfigure, or disable a victim.
Prostitution, Pimping, and Pandering Laws in Illinois
Learn how Illinois defines and punishes prostitution and related crimes and when felony penalties apply.
Alabama Felony Crimes by Class and Sentences
Learn about the different classes of felonies in Alabama, the typical range of sentences for each felony class, and circumstances that call for stiffer penalties.
Prostitution, Pimping, and Promotion Laws in Alabama
Prostitution offenses carry misdemeanor and felony penalties in Alabama. The harshest penalties apply to offenses involving minors and promotion crimes.
Prostitution, Pimping, and Pandering Laws in Oregon
Oregon makes it a crime to buy or sell sex, make money from or facilitate prostitution, or force another person to engage in prostitution. Many of these crimes are felonies.