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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.
Georgia Felony Crimes by Class and Sentences
All crimes punishable by a sentence of one year or more in prison are felonies under Georgia’s laws. Unlike many states, Georgia does not designate crimes by class.
Maine Felony Crimes by Class and Sentences
Class A, B, and C crimes are felony-level offenses in Maine, which carry the possibility of more than a year and up to life in prison.
New Mexico Felony Crimes by Class and Sentences
Learn how felony sentencing works in New Mexico, how previous convictions and aggravating circumstances can affect the length of your prison sentence, and when you might get probation instead of imprisonment.
Wire Fraud: Laws and Penalties
The catch-all federal crime of wire fraud carries stiff penalties and applies to a broad range of fraud schemes involving interstate communications.