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Indeterminate vs. Determinate Prison Sentences Explained
Unpack the key differences between determinate and indeterminate sentencing, who decides release, and the pros and cons of each system.
Differentiating Between Domestic Violence and Abuse
From protection orders to criminal penalties, unpack how the courts and the legal system treat domestic abuse and domestic violence cases.
Prostitution, Pimping, and Pandering
Pimping and pandering laws are designed to curb prostitution—and to protect people who might take part in it—by punishing those who exploit, facilitate, or knowingly benefit from the sex trade.
Upskirting Laws and Penalties
Taking photos or creating videos of a person's intimate areas without their consent can lead to criminal charges for invasion of privacy or video voyeurism. Learn how these laws interact with the practice of "upskirting."
Is It Illegal to Postdate a Check?
Understand when postdating a check can lead to criminal charges, civil liability, or both, and what alternatives may be better options to avoid legal troubles.
Failure to Identify to a Police Officer: Laws & Penalties
Law enforcement officers routinely ask people for their names and other identifying information. Police may ask for the information as part of a specific criminal investigation.
Consequences of a Child Molestation Conviction
Those convicted of child molestation face long prison sentences and must register as sex offenders. Learn how states define and punish acts of child sex abuse.
Attempted Murder
The crime of attempted murder can be charged when a person intends to commit murder and tries to carry out the killing but, for whatever reason, is unable to accomplish it.
Grand Theft Auto
Grand theft auto, or stealing an automobile or other vehicle, is a felony in most states, and may be punished by imprisonment. Learn how states define and punish car theft.
Statutory Rape Laws and Charges
Statutory rape offenses are strict liability offenses that can result in a felony conviction and prison time, even if a defendant genuinely didn't know the partner was younger than the age of consent. Learn how statutory rape laws work.
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