Rebecca Pirius

Attorney · Mitchell Hamline School of Law

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Louisiana Sexting Laws for Teens and Minors
The practice of “sexting”—sending nude or sexually suggestive photos electronically—has grown in recent years, especially among teenagers. Learn about Louisiana's juvenile sexting law.
Washington Sexting Laws for Teens and Minors
Washington punishes sexting images of minors under its laws against sexual exploitation of children.
New York Sexting Laws for Teens and Minors
New York has diversion programs that allow teenagers who are involved in sexting to attend educational programs instead of facing tough criminal penalties.
Texas Sexting Laws for Teens and Minors
Learn about Texas laws prohibiting sexting between teens and sexting a minor. The law reserves its harshest penalties for sexting offenses involving an adult sexting a minor.
Tattooing Without a License
Most state laws require tattoo artists and establishments to have appropriate licensure from the state or local government. Tattooing without a license can result in professional and criminal penalties.
Is It Illegal to Own a Bulletproof Vest?
Learn when it's legal or illegal to buy, possess, or wear bulletproof vests, or body armor, under state and federal laws.
Class B and Level Two Felonies
Many states use classification systems to rank and divide felony crimes by severity. Class B, Class 2, and Level 2 felonies tend to be among the more serious felony crimes in a state.
Class C and Level Three Felonies
Class C, Class 3, and Level 3 felonies range from low-level to mid-level felony crimes. Learn how states penalize and classify class C or class 3 felony crimes.
Class D and Level Four Felonies
Here you'll find an explanation of a Class D Felony classification, crimes that are considered Class D, and sentencing and penalty information.
Utah Laws on Misdemeanor and Felony Theft and Retail Theft
Utah classifies its theft offenses according to the value of the stolen property or services—and, in some cases, according to the type of property taken. Learn just how quickly a theft adds up to a felony and possibly prison time.