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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.
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.
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.
California Assault and Battery Laws
Learn how assault and battery differ in California, when assault or battery is a felony, and what defenses are available.
New Hampshire Misdemeanor and Felony Theft and Shoplifting Laws
In New Hampshire, a person commits theft when they take someone else’s property without permission. Learn how quickly a theft adds up to a felony.