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Possession of a Controlled Substance in Arizona
Learn how Arizona classifies and penalizes drug possession offenses, including marijuana.
Can You Transport "Legal" Marijuana Across State Lines?
Learn how traveling with marijuana from one legal state to the next is not as simple as it sounds and can violate federal and state laws.
Felony Assault & Battery: Laws and Penalties
Assault and battery become felony-level offenses when the risk of harm, the attempted harm, or the actual harm increases or when other aggravating circumstances exist.
Juvenile Theft and Burglary Laws
All states criminalize theft and burglary, and a juvenile who commits these offenses can face charges similar to those an adult would face. The more serious the offense is, the more serious the penalties can be for the minor.
Fraud: Laws and Penalties
Fraud involves using a lie, deception, falsehood, or dishonesty in an attempt to gain a benefit. The states and the federal governments have identified many types of fraud as criminal.
Plea Options for Simple Assault Charges
Having a simple assault conviction on your criminal record does not look good. Understand the available plea options when faced with simple assault charges and their pros and cons.
Can You Trespass on Your Own Property?
The crime of trespassing is committed by going onto property, usually property that belongs to someone else, without permission. But can people ever be charged and convicted of a crime for going onto their own property without permission?
Can I Grow Marijuana for My Own Personal Use in Washington?
Washington state permits certain recreational marijuana use by adults 21 and older. However, growing cannabis for personal use is not allowed except for qualifying medical marijuana patients.
Criminal Threats: Laws and Penalties
Making criminal threats comes with serious consequences, even if you didn't plan to carry out the threat.
Transmitting an STD: Criminal Laws & Penalties
Criminal transmission of an STD crimes commonly encompass different types of diseases. State laws typically include both HIV as well as other communicable or contagious sexually transmitted diseases.
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