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New Jersey Disorderly Persons Offenses by Class and Sentences
In New Jersey, crimes are not categorized as felonies and misdemeanors but as indictable crimes, disorderly persons offenses, and petty disorderly persons offenses. Learn what charges for disorderly persons offenses can mean.
New Jersey Indictable Offenses by Class and Sentences
Indictable offenses in New Jersey are most similar to other states’ felonies, which generally carry the possibility of more than one year’s incarceration. Learn more about penalties for indictable offenses and what's at stake.
Oregon Statutory Rape Laws
People in Oregon who engage in consensual sexual activity with a minor may be convicted of age-based sex crimes—commonly referred to as statutory rape.
Minnesota Expungement Laws
The basics of Minnesota's expungement laws, eligible criminal records, and how the process works.
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Illinois
Illinois law imposes harsh penalties for possession of meth, LSD, heroin, ketamine, and other drugs.
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Oklahoma
The basics of drug possession charges and penalties in Oklahoma. Learn how Oklahoma classifies controlled substances, when possession becomes a felony, and more.
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Indiana
Drug possession charges carry serious consequences from time in jail or prison to loss of a job. Learn how Indiana classifies and penalizes drug possession crimes.
Incest Laws and Criminal Charges
An overview of the legalities of incest, different forms of acts of incest that are considered illegal, pressing charges for incest, defenses, penalties that may occur, and how a lawyer can help.
Factual Innocence
Factual innocence may come up at various stages in the criminal legal process from arrest to exoneration after a wrongful conviction.
Minnesota Felony and Misdemeanor Theft
Learn how quickly theft can add up to a felony in Minnesota.