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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.
Kentucky Felony Crimes by Class and Sentences
Kentucky has five felony levels: capitol offenses and Class A, B, C, and D felonies. Each class has a minimum and maximum penalty that guides sentencing decisions for judges.
Class E and Level 5 Felonies
Class E felonies are low- to mid-level felony offenses that carry a wide range of penalties. Learn if your state uses this felony classification and what it means.
False Imprisonment
When someone else restrains you or prevents you from moving, this is punishable as a crime, known as false imprisonment or unlawful restraint.
Who Can See Your Expunged Criminal Record?
Expunging your criminal record will enable you to answer "No" when asked if you have one. But in some situations, your record will be available and can be used against you.
Class B and Level Two Misdemeanors
Mid-level misdemeanors are often classified as class B, class 2, or level 2. In many states, they carry jail sentences of 30 to 180 days and a fine.
Kidnapping
Kidnapping is one of the most serious criminal offenses with which a person can be charged. It can mean serious prison time, harsh fines, and a damaging criminal record.
Domestic Violence Trials: When the Victim Refuses to Testify
While challenges exist to prosecuting domestic violence cases without victim testimony, prosecutors may have other evidence of the crime that proves the case beyond a reasonable doubt.