Crimes Against The Justice System
Crimes Against The Justice System
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Probation Violation: Penalties and Revocation Explained
Probation gives convicted individuals a chance to stay in the community—but one violation can send them back to court, or worse, to jail. Learn what happens when the rules are broken.
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Assault or Battery Against a Police Officer
Many states impose harsh felony penalties for assault or battery against a police officer. Learn what prosecutors must prove to get a conviction and possible defenses.
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Tampering with evidence is the crime of altering, destroying, or concealing physical evidence with the intent to affect the outcome of a criminal investigation or court proceeding.
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Obstruction of Justice: Definition, Examples, and Penalties
You don't have to be a criminal suspect to face obstruction charges. Lying to an FBI agent, tipping off a suspect, or destroying evidence can all qualify. Find out where the legal lines are drawn.
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Parole violations can lead to minor sanctions or going back to prison. Learn about parole conditions, violations, and revocation.
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Learn how judges may handle issues like disruption and disobedience.
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Most people don't know they could face federal charges for staying silent about a crime. Misprision of felony has been U.S. law since 1789—and it still applies today, although it's rarely prosecuted.
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Treason is defined as intentionally betraying one's allegiance by levying war against the government or giving aid or comfort to its enemies.
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Understand what it means to suborn perjury and the potential penalties for this crime.
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Perjury, the crime of lying under oath, is a serious offense because it can derail the basic goal of the justice system—discovering the truth. Learn what perjury is and how it's punished.
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Disobeying a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Agent
Taking out your frustration on a TSA employee could land you a steep civil penalty or, worse, a criminal conviction.