Rebecca Pirius

Attorney · Mitchell Hamline School of Law

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Marital Rape Laws
While illegal in every state, some states' marital and spousal rape laws provide loopholes or less harsh punishments than other types of rape.
Can I Keep Money That I Found?
Keeping lost cash or a lost wallet without trying to find the owner can result in criminal penalties. Learn more.
Criminal Mischief
Criminal mischief has likely been around for as long as people have owned personal property. Any time a person damages someone else's property without the owner's permission, that's criminal mischief.
North Carolina Misdemeanor Crimes by Class and Sentences
Learn what penalties may be imposed for a Class A1, 1, 2, or 3 misdemeanor conviction in North Carolina.
Iowa Marijuana Laws
The possession and sale of any amount of marijuana is illegal in Iowa.
Mississippi Marijuana Laws
Except for medical marijuana, weed is illegal in Mississippi. Learn how the laws and penalties work in Mississippi.
Disorderly Conduct in Pennsylvania
Fighting or yelling obscenities in public could get you arrested for disorderly conduct. Learn how Pennsylvania penalizes behavior that disturbs the peace.
Disorderly Conduct in Texas
Texas has extensive laws prohibiting disorderly conduct. Generally, disorderly conduct laws criminalize behavior that is likely to disturb the peace or upset, scare, offend, or annoy others.
Sale and Possession of Amphetamines: Criminal Penalties and Laws
Off-label use of amphetamines (typically Adderall) is a common drug crime. Learn the federal penalties for possession, sale, and theft of amphetamines.
Arizona Felony Crimes by Class and Sentences
Learn how felony sentencing works in Arizona, how previous convictions and other aggravated circumstances can affect the length of your prison sentence, and when you might get probation instead of imprisonment.