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Sextortion: Laws, Penalties, and Help for Victims
Online predators use sexual images to extort money, more photos, or compliance. Sextortion is a federal and state crime—and help is available. Here's what you need to know about the law.
Is Deepfake Pornography Illegal?
AI technology has made deepfake pornography frighteningly easy to create. Learn how the federal TAKE IT DOWN Act and state laws criminalize deepfake porn and what victims can do.
Elder Abuse Crimes and Penalties
Elder abuse may always be charged under general criminal statutes, such as assault. Many states have also enacted special laws targeting elder abuse. These laws often provide for harsher punishment.
Crime Victims' Rights in the Criminal Justice Process
Crime victims have the right to be treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. Learn how state laws seek to protect and assist crime victims throughout the criminal justice process.
Can a Victim Press Charges? How the Process Works
"Press charges" is a phrase everyone knows, but few people understand. Find out who actually files criminal charges, what evidence it takes, and how much say victims really have in the process
Runaway Teenagers: Laws and Legal Options
If a teen runs away from home, state law determines what happens next. Learn about status offenses, harboring laws, legal options, and getting help.
Sex Trafficking Laws and Penalties
Sex trafficking is a felony under federal law and in all 50 states. Learn how the law defines it, what penalties traffickers face, and how child sex trafficking is treated differently.
Can Alexa Be Used Against You in a Criminal Case?
Smart home devices don't just make life easier—they generate logs of your movements, habits, and conversations. Learn how law enforcement accesses that data, and what legal rights you actually have
Burglary, Illegal Entry, and Criminal Trespass in Oklahoma
Breaking into a home, vehicle, or building in Oklahoma can lead to serious felony charges. Find out how Oklahoma classifies burglary by degree, what criminal trespass means, and how penalties escalate based on the facts of your case.
Illegal Steroids and HGH: Criminal Charges and Penalties
Illegal steroids and HGH aren't just a professional athlete problem. From gym culture to anti-aging clinics, find out what the criminal penalties are for possession, distribution, and doping scheme violations.