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Virginia Laws on Petit and Grand Larceny and Shoplifting
Virginia classifies its larceny offenses according to the value of the stolen property—and, in some cases, according to the type of property. Find out how quickly larceny goes from a misdemeanor to a felony.
Oregon Misdemeanor Crimes by Class and Sentences
Understand the classification and penalties for misdemeanor charges in Oregon. Class A misdemeanors are the most serious and Class C the least serious.
How Do You Get Someone Out of Jail?
Understand how bail works, the process for setting and paying bail, and the risks of paying someone's bail to get them out of jail.
Felony and Misdemeanor Assault Crimes in Connecticut
Connecticut divides assault offenses into three degrees, with first-degree assault being the most serious and third-degree the least. Penalties range from a misdemeanor to the most severe felony level.
Iowa Felony Crimes by Class and Sentences
A person convicted of a felony in Iowa can face harsh penalties, including minimum sentences and sentencing enhancements.
Missouri Misdemeanor Crimes by Class and Sentences
Learn how misdemeanor sentencing works in Missouri, how previous convictions can affect the your sentence, and when you might get probation instead of jail time.
Missouri Assault Laws and Penalties
Missouri divides felony and misdemeanor assault into four degrees: first-, second-, and third-degree assault (felonies) and fourth-degree assault (misdemeanor). Learn how the law defines and penalizes assault.
Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon
Penalties for assault increase when a defendant uses or threatens to use a deadly weapon. Learn what is considered a deadly weapon and how states punish aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Juvenile Shoplifting Penalties
A juvenile who shoplifts commits the same offense as an adult who shoplifts, but the matter will be handled much differently. Minors charged with crimes go to juvenile court, not adult criminal court.
Cyberbullying Laws in New York
New York punishes cyberbullying under its criminal harassment and stalking laws. Learn how NY law defines and penalizes criminal acts of cyberbullying, cyberharassment, and cyberstalking.
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