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Indiana Sexual Battery and Rape Laws
In Indiana, rape and sexual battery carry harsh felony penalties that can land an offender in prison for years.
Money Laundering
Contrary to the common idiom, crime often pays. It can pay so much that people with illegally acquired funds may develop complicated plans to make the money appear to have originated from a legal source—known as money laundering.
Crystal Meth: Possession, Precursors, and Penalties
Possession of meth or its precursors can result in federal or state criminal charges.
New Jersey Marijuana Laws
Learn about New Jersey’s laws and penalties for marijuana possession, cultivation, and sales.
Oklahoma Misdemeanor Crimes by Class and Sentences
A misdemeanor conviction can mean jail time, fines, fees, or other sanctions in Oklahoma. What other sentencing options are available?
Expunging or Sealing Adult Criminal Records in Delaware
In Delaware, your criminal records can be expunged--that is, erased or sealed--under certain circumstances. In most cases, after your record is expunged you no longer have to disclose that you were arrested.
Georgia Misdemeanor Crimes by Class and Sentences
In Georgia, misdemeanors are crimes that are punishable by a sentence of one year or less in county jail. Misdemeanors in Georgia are classified as either misdemeanors or misdemeanors of a high and aggravated nature.
South Dakota Misdemeanor Crimes by Class and Sentences
In South Dakota, a misdemeanor can mean up to a year in jail. Judges can also order sentencing alternatives, such as suspended sentences, probation, and community service.
South Dakota Felony Crimes by Class and Sentences
Learn how felony sentencing, probation, and parole work in South Dakota.
Open and Concealed Gun Carry Laws in Tennessee
Tennessee expanded its open and concealed carry laws to include permitless carry in certain limited circumstances. These laws create limited exceptions only and don't change who or where one is restricted from carrying guns.
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