More Articles by Rebecca Pirius

Can I Grow Marijuana for My Personal Use in Colorado?

Can I grow my own marijuana for personal use in Colorado? And are there any restrictions?

Can I Be Charged With Using Counterfeit Money If I Didn't Know It Was Fake?

Using, possessing, or making counterfeit money can land you in a heap of trouble, including time in federal prison and stiff fines.

Felony Drug Possession

A person can face felony charges for illegal drug possession based on aggravating factors or intent to sell. Learn how prosecutors prove felony drug possession cases.

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 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.