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What Is Drug Possession?
Drug possession is one of the most common criminal charges in the United States. Even minor drug possession for personal use can result in jail time and a drug conviction on your criminal record. Make sure you understand your rights to a strong criminal defense before pleading guilty to drug… Read More
What Is Drug Distribution?
Drug distribution involves the sale, manufacture, exchange, and transfer of illegal drugs. To be charged with drug distribution, the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you had drugs in your possession, with the intent to distribute them, and knew the drugs were an unlawful controlled substance. The type… Read More
Divorce Law
Everyone hopes their marriage will last forever. But the sad truth is that many marriages don’t make it that long and end in divorce. In fact, some engagements don’t even make it to the wedding. This page gives a broad overview of divorce. It also links to more… Read More
What Crimes Are Eligible For Expungement?
A criminal expungement removes information from court records and criminal records. Getting an expungement may offer you a clean slate if you have a criminal record. If you get an expungement, potential employers and landlords will no longer have access to your criminal record. An expungement can also make it… Read More
Kidnapping
Kidnapping is a serious offense that is punishable under both state and federal laws. You will be charged with kidnapping if you take a person against their will or restrict them to a confined space. Kidnapping criminal laws are different in every state. If you have questions about your state’s… Read More
Homicide
Killing another human being is a homicide. However, not all homicides are crimes. If a homicide is justified because of self-defense, it may not be a crime. An unlawful killing, like murder or manslaughter, is a homicide crime. Criminal homicide charges can depend on the individual situation. This article provides… Read More
Is It Illegal To Sleep in Your Car?
During a long road trip, you may find yourself nodding off. Pulling over to a rest stop can give you a chance to get a nap and avoid drowsy driving. However, sleeping in your car can be against the law in some places. This article looks broadly at the legality… Read More
Is It Illegal To Burn the American Flag?
The U.S. Supreme Court held that the government cannot prevent American citizens from desecrating the flag. Congress has attempted to outlaw flag burning through legislation and constitutional amendments. However, these attempts have yet to succeed. There may be time and place restrictions to starting a fire, so don’t assume you… Read More
Voluntary Manslaughter: Sentencing and Penalties
Voluntary manslaughter is an unlawful killing that happens in the heat of passion. For example, voluntary manslaughter charges may involve a husband walking in to find his wife in the act of cheating and shooting her lover. This does not justify the taking of a human life. However, the law… Read More
Voluntary Manslaughter: An Overview
The definition of voluntary manslaughter under federal law is the unlawful killing of a human being upon a sudden quarrel or heat of passion. Typically, this means that the defendant had no prior intent to kill. Voluntary manslaughter is a lesser-included charge of murder. So, when a prosecutor brings a… Read More