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Aggravated Assault and Deadly Conduct in Texas
Aggravated assault and deadly conduct carry serious felony penalties, including time behind bars and substantial fines.
Simple Assault in Texas
Simple assault convictions can result in misdemeanor or felony penalties in Texas. Learn how Texas defines simple assault and when it's a felony.
What Is Mortgage Fraud?
Mortgage fraud is often a complicated crime that can involve mortgage lenders, borrowers, and industry players. A wide range of activities can constitute mortgage fraud at both the state and federal levels.
Simple and Aggravated Assault Laws and Penalties in Vermont
Harming another, threatening harm, or trying to injure someone can result in assault charges in Vermont. Read on to learn how Vermont defines, classifies, and punishes assault crimes.
Prostitution, Pimping, and Pandering Laws in Massachusetts
Massachusetts’ prostitution laws cover a wide range of conduct, prohibiting conduct by those acting as prostitutes, patrons, pimps, panderers, and traffickers.
Prostitution, Pimping, and Pandering Laws in Michigan
Michigan’s prostitution laws cover a wide range of conduct, prohibiting conduct by those acting as prostitutes, patrons, pimps, panderers, and traffickers.
Prostitution Laws in Maryland
Learn how Maryland defines and penalizes prostitution-related crimes committed by prostitutes, patrons, pimps, and sex traffickers.
Prostitution in Nevada: Laws and Penalties
Nevada is the only state where prostitution is legal. However, it's not legal everywhere.
Alaska Misdemeanor and Felony Assault Laws
Alaska has four degrees of assault crimes. Learn how the law defines and punishes these misdemeanor and felony crimes.
Mississippi Aggravated Assault Laws and Penalties
Learn how Mississippi defines and punishes felony aggravated assault, when enhanced penalties apply, and what defenses may be available.
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