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Transmitting an STD in Texas
Transmitting or exposing another to an STD can land a person with assault charges in Texas. In some instances, a person can face attempted murder charges.
Weapons Charges in Georgia
Learn about Georgia’s gun laws from constitutional carry to prohibited persons and places.
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Ohio
Learn how Ohio classifies and penalizes drug possession offenses.
Prostitution Laws in New York
New York has laws against buying and selling sex, as well as promoting prostitution.
Bribery Charges and Defenses
Bribery is a serious offense. Learn about bribery crimes under state and federal laws, their penalties, and possible defenses.
What Does "Breaking and Entering" Mean?
States define breaking and entering differently. In some states, breaking and entering is an element of burglary, but other states make it a separate crime.
Federal Embezzlement Laws
Federal embezzlement laws target theft from the federal government or its money. Learn how quickly embezzling can add up to a federal felony and possible prison time.
Felony "Menacing" Charges
Learn how state criminal codes define menacing, what penalties a menacing charge could mean, and what defenses are available in menacing cases.
The Crime of Identity Theft
Learn how states define and penalize identity theft crimes and gain insight into other common questions, such as: Will someone go to jail for an identity theft conviction? When is identity theft a felony?
New York Misdemeanor Crimes by Class and Sentences
Learn what kinds of crimes are considered misdemeanors in New York and the possible sentences for each category of misdemeanor.
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