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Forgery Laws in Kentucky
Many forgery offenses in Kentucky result in felony penalties, including those involving criminal possession of a forged instrument.
Massachusetts' Laws on Assault and Battery
In Massachusetts, a person can commit the crime of assault or the crime of assault and battery. Assaults and batteries that cause serious injury or that are committed against particular victims or for particular purposes can be punished as felonies.
Forgery Laws and Penalties
The penalty for forgery—making, using, or possessing false documents and instruments—often varies according to the type of document altered, with important government documents at the top of the penalty list.
Indiana Battery Laws and Penalties
Battery starts as a misdemeanor in Indiana but quickly escalates to a felony when a defendant causes serious injuries, harms protected victims, or uses a weapon.
Assault and Aggravated Assault Crimes in New Mexico
Learn how New Mexico defines and punishes assault crimes, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Alabama
Illegal possession of a controlled substance in Alabama can result in hefty fines and jail time. Learn how Alabama punishes unlawful drug possession.
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.