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Types of Felonies
What Is a Misdemeanor?
A misdemeanor's definition depends on your state's laws and policies. Moreover, the federal government has its own way of classifying and defining misdemeanors. In this article, we will outline all the noteworthy information that misdemeanants, suspects, and/or their families need to know.
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Types of Felonies
Reckless Driving: Is It a Felony?
Reckless driving is a crime in the United States. But is it a felony? Find out more here.
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Life After Release
Companies That Hire Felons: How to Find Felony Friendly Jobs
Do you know that many companies have employment policies that do not discriminate against felons? Here's how and where to find felony friendly jobs.
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Types of Felonies
Is Disorderly Conduct a Crime?
According to federal regulations, "A person commits disorderly conduct when they cause public nuisance, violence, alarm intentionally, or if they cause risk recklessly."
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Everything You Need to Know About Assault Charges
An assault can be defined as causing a person physical harm, imposing upon them unwanted physical contact, or threatening or attempting to do so.
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Types of Felonies
Is Piracy a Felony? Punishments and Fines for Illegal Downloading
Many people think that they can download songs illegally or stream pirated movies online without getting into trouble. This is especially true when consumers don’t understand how illegal downloading laws work. In reality, anyone who uses copyrighted materials or intellectual property without the owners’ permission may face hundreds of thousands in fines for illegal downloading violations. The prison sentences aren’t…
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14 of the Most Common Felonies
Committing a felony crime can put a black mark on your record that could potentially last a lifetime. Unfortunately, as serious as a felony crime is, they are widespread, and often the guilty party has no idea that they are committing a felony. So, to help sort it all out, below is a list of 14 of the most common…
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What You Need to Know About Money Laundering
During early 2019, many media outlets covered the Lori Loughlin money laundering case. The now-infamous actress bribed officials at the University of Southern California. In turn, Loughlin and her husband expected them to admit their daughters to the school as athletes. The problem is, however, that money laundering is a serious charge that hundreds, if not thousands, of Americans face.…
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Your Rights
Currently Housed Inmates and Early Release
The criminal justice system punishes wrongdoers for their crimes. Equally as important, the objective behind incarcerating felons revolves around making them better people that will not commit the same offenses in the future. Because of this, currently housed inmates might walk out free or successfully reduce their sentence after they demonstrate good behavior. Prisoners who are guilty of all types…
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Types of Felonies
Is Assault and Battery a Felony?
Here's the details on how these crimes are charged and penalized for most assault and battery convictions.
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