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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.
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.