More Articles by Stacy Barrett
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Ketamine Possession Laws: What's Legal, What's a Crime, and What's the Penalty
Learn more about the legal status of Ketamine, from anesthetic to club drug to promising treatment for depression.
Can Parents Go to Jail for a Child’s Gun Violence?
Learn how prosecutors are holding parents criminally liable when their child uses a gun to hurt themselves or other people.
Homicide: Murder and Manslaughter
The term "homicide" means the killing of another person—but it's not always a crime. Some homicides are justified, such as those done in self-defense or during war. Unlawful homicides include murder, manslaughter, and vehicular homicide.
Auto Theft Laws in California
California has two different statutes that criminalize auto theft. Each crime may be punished as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the value of the car.
Criminal Penalties for Fake Vaccine Cards
People who intentionally create, sell, buy, or possess fake vaccine cards could face criminal charges.
Federal Firearms Ban for Domestic Violence Convictions
Under federal law, it’s a crime for someone convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor domestic violence offense to possess a firearm or ammunition.
3D-Printed Gun Laws
Firearms sellers must be licensed, and weapons sold must have a serial number. How, if at all, do these rules apply to 3D-printed guns that are not sold by the maker?
Homemade Guns: Are They Legal? Must They Be Registered?
Privately made guns, including ghost guns and 3D guns aren't heavily regulated by the federal government, but some federal restrictions still apply. And a growing number of states have outlawed untraceable homemade guns.
Delaware Theft and Shoplifting Laws
Delaware’s general theft law covers a broad range of conduct, including acts commonly referred to as larceny, embezzlement, and misappropriation. Penalties can include prison time, fines, and payment of restitution.
Suing for Damages: Malicious Prosecution in a Criminal Case
A malicious criminal prosecution happens when someone files baseless criminal charges against a defendant for an improper purpose, such as harassing them or ruining their reputation. Defendants can potentially sue prosecutors and law enforcement in civil court for malicious prosecution and ask for financial