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Possession of LSD: Penalties and Defenses
Possession of LSD or acid is a very serious crime. Learn how the federal government and states penalize illegal LSD possession.
Felony Violent Crimes
When most people think about crime, it's violent crimes that quickly come to mind. You don't have to know a lot about the law to know that violent crimes are the most serious criminal offenses possible.
Aggravated Assault Laws and Penalties
Aggravated assault is a felony crime of violence that offense involves serious bodily harm, a weapon, or a vulnerable victim. Learn how states penalize aggravated assault.
Can You Travel When Under House Arrest?
Travel while under house arrest is greatly restricted and monitored. Learn what travel may be allowed and the sanctions for violating the rules.
House Arrest & How To Request It
House arrest is when you are confined to your primary residence rather than remaining in, or going to, jail, prison, or juvenile detention.
Federal Mail Fraud Laws
The mail fraud statute, sometimes called the federal prosecutor's best friend, covers a range of fraudulent schemes committed using the mail systems. Learn how the law defines and penalizes acts of mail fraud—a felony under federal law.
Disorderly Conduct Laws and Penalties
Whenever people engage in conduct that is likely to cause a disturbance or lead to some sort of non-peaceful event, this behavior is often prosecuted as disorderly conduct, sometimes referred to as “breach of the peace.”
Class A and Level One Felonies
Felonies classified as “Class A,” "Class One," or “Level One” are the most serious crimes, short of death penalty crimes. They incur long prison sentences and hefty fines.
Class A and Level One Misdemeanors
Among misdemeanors, Class A or Level One crimes are the most serious, incurring fines and jail time of up to one year in most states.
Resisting Arrest: Laws, Penalties, and Defenses
Resisting arrest occurs when a person interferes with a law enforcement officer’s attempt to perform a lawful arrest. Some states call the crime “obstruction.”
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