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Battery and Aggravated Battery Crimes in New Mexico
Learn how New Mexico defines and punishes battery and aggravated battery offenses, including penalties for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
Expunging or Sealing Adult Criminal Records in Missouri
In Missouri, some criminal records can be expunged or closed so that the general public will not be able to access them. But not all records are eligible.
Expunging or Sealing Adult Criminal Records in Iowa
The options for expunging a criminal record in Iowa are limited. Learn what records may be eligible and how to apply for expungement.
Iowa Public Intoxication Laws
Consuming alcohol in public is a misdemeanor offense in Iowa. Learn what alternatives may be available in lieu of arrest.
Iowa's Laws on Burglary and Criminal Trespass
Burglary offenses carry serious penalties, such as lengthy prison sentences and hefty fines. Learn about Iowa's laws on burglary, attempted burglary, and criminal trespass.
Iowa Misdemeanor Crimes by Class and Sentences
In Iowa, misdemeanors are crimes that are punishable by up to two years in local or county jail. Misdemeanors in Iowa are designated as aggravated, serious, or simple.
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Iowa
Learn how Iowa classifies and penalizes the illegal possession of drugs, what jail time is possible, and what defenses can be raised.
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Texas
Illegal possession of drugs in Texas can mean anywhere from a few days in jail to a life sentence, depending on the type and amount of drugs involved.
Health Care Fraud
Health care fraud comes in many forms and carries stiff penalties under both federal and state laws.
Expunging or Sealing Adult Criminal Records in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, some criminal records can be expunged or sealed so that the general public will not be able to access them. But not all records are eligible.
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