Rebecca Pirius

Attorney · Mitchell Hamline School of Law

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Cyberbullying Laws in Arkansas
Arkansas has several laws that prohibit acts of cyberbullying, cyber harassment, cyberstalking, and doxing, with penalties ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies.
Good Samaritan and Bystander Laws
Learn about Good Samaritan laws, their purpose, and their protections, and what responsibilities bystanders may have in emergencies.
Arkansas Misdemeanor Crimes by Class and Sentences
In Arkansas, misdemeanors are crimes punishable by up to one year in county or local jail.
Washington Misdemeanor Crimes by Class and Sentences
In Washington, misdemeanors are crimes that carry potential jail sentences of less than a year.
Indiana's Laws on Burglary, Residential Entry, and Criminal Trespass
Entering another's property without permission can result in charges of burglary, residential entry, or criminal trespass in Indiana.
Burglary, Breaking and Entering, and Criminal Trespass in Ohio
Ohio protects people and their property from intruders with the state's burglary, breaking and entering, and trespass laws. Learn more about these crimes and their penalties.
Burglary, Home Invasions, and Criminal Trespass in Tennessee
A person who commits burglary in Tennessee can face serious felony penalties, including lengthy terms of incarceration and substantial fines. Learn what conduct constitutes burglary versus criminal trespass.
Burglary, Home Invasions, and Trespassing in Mississippi
A burglary conviction can mean a lengthy prison sentence, especially if it involves a home invasion. Learn how the law punishes burglary and related trespassing offenses.
Incorrigibility: Juvenile Laws
Incorrigibility laws still exist, although they may go by different terms. Learn how incorrigibility laws work and what the consequences might be to the juvenile and their family.
Marijuana Possession: Laws & Penalties
While some states have passed laws permitting or decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana, marijuana remains an illegal controlled substance under federal law.