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Utah Statutory Rape Laws
The age of consent in Utah is 18. Engaging in consensual sexual activities with a minor younger than 18 can be a crime.
Cyberbullying Laws and Penalties in Indiana
A person who engages in cyberharassment or cyberstalking in Indiana can face serious penalties, including felony charges.
Failure to Stop and Render Aid (Hit and Run)
A person facing hit-and-run charges could face felony penalties. Learn about your duty to stop and render aid if you're involved in a car accident.
Reckless Driving Violations and Penalties
The crime of reckless driving occurs whenever someone operates a vehicle in such a way that it poses a risk to others. Unlike some other traffic laws, reckless driving is highly dependent on the circumstances of each individual case.
Assault With a Deadly Weapon
Assault with a deadly weapon is a felony offense regardless of the actual injuries caused to the victim. A defendant convicted of assault with a deadly weapon faces a stiff prison sentence.
Cyberbullying Laws and Penalties in Illinois
In Illinois, acts of cyberbullying may be punished as cyberstalking or harassment, which both carry the possibility of felony charges.
Truancy Among Teens: Laws and Consequences
Every state has laws that require school-aged kids to regularly attend school. Too many unexcused absences can result in truancy charges and consequences for both student and parents.
Expunging or Sealing Adult Criminal Records in Kentucky
Kentucky allows people to expunge many criminal records, including arrest and charging records, most misdemeanor convictions, and even some felony convictions. Learn who's eligible, what records qualify, and how to get an expungement.
Disorderly Conduct in Minnesota
Learn about Minnesota's laws and penalties prohibiting acts that disturb the peace, such as disorderly conduct, unlawful assemblies, and riots.
Cyberbullying Laws and Penalties in Minnesota
Minnesota criminalizes cyberbullying through its harassment and stalking laws, which apply to any available technology.
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