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Maine Misdemeanor Crimes by Class and Sentences
Maine classifies misdemeanor-level offenses as Class D and E crimes. A misdemeanor conviction can mean jail time, community service, or payment of fines, fees, and restitution.
Michigan Misdemeanor Crimes by Class and Sentences
Learn about misdemeanor charges and penalties in Michigan, how misdemeanor sentencing works, and when jail is an option.
Kentucky Misdemeanor Crimes by Class and Sentences
In Kentucky, misdemeanors are crimes that are punishable by up to 12 months in county or local jail.
Could I Be Charged With a Crime for Spreading COVID?
If you test positive for COVID, can you get in trouble with the law for not quarantining? What happens if you travel, fly, or go out in public? Learn how state criminal transmission laws work.
Transmitting an STD in Florida
Florida makes it a crime to expose another to an STD, such as herpes or HIV. Florida's STD laws are harsh and apply even if no transmission or infection occurs.
Intoxication Manslaughter in Texas
In Texas, a person could face intoxication manslaughter charges for driving while impaired and causing an accident that kills someone. This first- or second-degree felony can land a defendant in prison.
Misdemeanor and Felony Assault Crimes in Louisiana
Simple assault crimes can mean jail time in Louisiana, while aggravated assault might land a person in prison. Learn how Louisiana penalizes simple and aggravated assault.
Misdemeanor and Felony Battery in Louisiana
Louisiana's battery laws can result in harsh prison sentences, especially for aggravated and second-degree battery crimes or battery involving a firearm.
Sealing or Expunging Adult Criminal Records in Florida
Florida law allows for the sealing and expunging of criminal records in limited circumstances. Learn what crimes are eligible, who's eligible, and how to get a record expunged in Florida.
Aggravated Sexual Assault Charges and Penalties
States often elevate sexual assault, sexual battery, and rape crimes to aggravated offenses if they involve bodily harm, threats of harm, vulnerable victims, or other harmful conduct.