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New Hampshire Statutory Rape Laws
In New Hampshire, people who engage in sexual activity with children under the age of consent can be convicted of sexual assault.
South Carolina Statutory Rape Laws
South Carolina's age of consent is 16. Having sexual relations with a person younger than 16 can result in statutory rape charges.
Kansas Sexual Battery and Rape Laws
A person who commits a sex-related crime in Kansas can face serious criminal penalties, including lengthy terms of imprisonment and hefty fines.
Tennessee Sexual Battery and Rape Laws
Sexual battery and rape crimes carry stiff felony penalties in Tennessee.
Alabama Petty Theft and Shoplifting Laws
Learn how quickly theft adds up to a felony offense in Alabama, including theft of property and services and receiving stolen property.
Minnesota Statutory Rape Laws
Statutes governing Minnesota's age of consent, associated criminal charges, available defenses, and penalties for conviction.
Expunging or Sealing Adult Criminal Records in Illinois
Illinois has some of the most expansive record-clearing laws in the nation. Learn what criminal records and convictions qualify for expungement or sealing.
Nebraska Assault Laws and Penalties
Learn how Nebraska law classifies and punishes assault crimes in the first, second, and third degrees.
Insider Trading Laws and Penalties
Learn what insider trading is, why it's illegal, and what the penalties are.
Simple and Aggravated Assault Laws in New Jersey
In New Jersey, an assault occurs when a person injures or attempts to injure another person without legal justification. Assault can be charged as either a simple assault or an aggravated assault.