Rebecca Pirius

Attorney · Mitchell Hamline School of Law

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Possession of a Controlled Substance in South Dakota
Illegal possession or use of controlled substances can mean felony penalties in South Dakota. Learn more about S.D. laws on drug possession.
Nevada Statutory Rape Laws
People who engage in sexual activity with children younger than 16 may be prosecuted for statutory rape crimes in Nevada.
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Tennessee
Illegal drug possession in Tennessee can result in mandatory fines and jail time. Learn how TN classifies controlled substances and punishes unlawful possession.
Expunging or Sealing Adult Criminal Records in the District of Columbia
Learn how and when you can get a criminal record sealed in Washington, D.C.
Transmitting an STD in New Jersey
New Jersey repealed its HIV-criminal-transmission law, but criminal charges are still possible for engaging in reckless conduct that puts another at risk of contracting an STD.
Sale and Possession of Oxycodone (OxyContin)
Learn how the federal government classifies and penalizes the illegal sale or possession of oxycodone (or OxyContin).
Battery Laws and Penalties in Illinois
A battery conviction in Illinois can land you a few days in jail or a few decades in prison. Learn how the state defines battery and aggravated battery.
Illinois Domestic Violence Laws
Learn how Illinois defines domestic battery crimes, when it becomes a felony, and what other penalties a defendant convicted of domestic violence may face.
Assault Laws and Penalties in Illinois
Learn what constitutes assault, aggravated assault, and assault with a deadly weapon in Illinois, along with the possible misdemeanor and felony penalties.
Connecticut Misdemeanor Crimes by Class and Sentences
Learn how Connecticut classifies and punishes misdemeanors, what alternatives exist to jail time, and how a person could avoid a conviction through diversion.