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Mississippi Felony Crimes and Sentences
Learn which crimes are considered felonies in Mississippi and how sentencing works in the state.
New Hampshire Misdemeanor Crimes by Class and Sentences
New Hampshire law categorizes misdemeanors into two classes. Learn which classification can result in jail time.
North Carolina Assault and Battery Laws
Being convicted of assault and battery in North Carolina can mean anywhere from a few days to over a decade behind bars.
Pennsylvania Misdemeanor Crimes by Degree and Sentences
Learn how misdemeanor sentencing works in Pennsylvania and what sentencing alternatives to jail are available.
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Louisiana
Illegal possession of drugs in Louisiana can mean penalties that range from fine-only offenses to months of jail time or years of prison time. Learn more about drug classifications and possible punishments under Louisiana law.
Expunging or Sealing Adult Criminal Records in New Jersey
Learn more about New Jersey's expungement laws from eligibility requirements and wait periods to clean slate expungement provisions.
Maryland Misdemeanor Crimes by Class and Sentences
In Maryland, sentences for misdemeanors can range from 30 days in jail or a fine to several years in prison. Learn how sentencing works in Maryland.
Nevada Felony Crimes by Categories and Sentences
In Nevada, a felony is any crime that may be punished by death or incarceration in state prison. Learn about the different categories of felonies in Nevada and the potential prison sentences for each type of crime.
Pennsylvania Felony Crimes by Degrees and Sentences
Learn the basics of how criminal sentencing works in Pennsylvania, the maximum sentences you could receive for different categories of felonies, when mandatory minimum sentences apply, and sentencing alternatives to prison.
Transmitting an STD in New York
Knowingly exposing a sexual partner to an STD, such as HIV, herpes, or gonorrhea, is a crime.