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Wyoming Misdemeanor Crimes by Class and Sentences
In Wyoming, a misdemeanor conviction can mean six months or twelve months of jail time. Learn the various penalties and sentencing options for these offenses.
Minnesota Assault Laws and Penalties
Assault penalties range anywhere from a misdemeanor to a 30-year felony. Learn how Minnesota classifies and penalizes assault crimes.
Can Mistake of Fact or Mistake of Law Be a Defense?
Learn how mistake of fact and mistake of law play a role in criminal cases and whether they qualify as defenses.
Penalties for Misdemeanor and Felony Larceny in North Carolina
North Carolina classifies most theft offenses into misdemeanor or felony larceny based on the value of the stolen property or type of property.
States That Allow Conjugal Visits
Prison visitation policies vary dramatically among states, but when it comes to conjugal visits, most states agree they are a thing of the past.
How to Handle a Bench Warrant or Failure to Appear in Arkansas
Learn what happens if you fail to show up in criminal court when ordered to do so.
Louisiana Statutory Rape Laws
Learn how Louisiana defines and punishes statutory rape offenses and whether Romeo-and-Juliet exceptions exist.
Vermont Statutory Rape Laws
Learn how Vermont punishes statutory rape crimes, what the age of consent is, and whether Romeo-and-Juliet protections apply.
Delaware Statutory Rape Laws
Statutes governing Delaware's age of consent, associated criminal charges, available defenses, and penalties for conviction.
New Jersey Statutory Rape Laws
Statutes governing New Jersey's age of consent, associated criminal charges, available defenses, and penalties for conviction.