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Is K2 illegal in Ohio?

The substance popularly known as K2 (JWH-018), in addition to other cannabinoids, is legal in Ohio. K2, also known as genie, spice, zohai, fake weed, or synthetic pot, is typically sold as incense. Al...

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Marijuana and Ohio Drug Courts

Ohio Senate Bill 2, adopted in 1996, created a presumption that courts would not sentence lesser felony offenders (those who commit felonies of the 4th and 5th degrees) to prison terms. Instead, the l...

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Is K2 illegal in Pennsylvania?

The synthetic substance K2 (JWH-018) and other cannabinoids are legal in Pennsylvania. K2 is also known as genie, spice, zohai, or fake weed, and is typically sold as incense. K2 is also sometimes cal...

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Marijuana and Pennsylvania Drug Courts

Drug courts, considered part of Pennsylvania's problem-solving court system, have been shown across the nation to reduce costs and the rate of recidivism when compared to traditional penalties like ja...

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First Degree Arson (Aggravated Arson)

First degree arson is the highest level of arson. The basic definition of arson is the starting of a fire or explosion with an intent to destroy or damage something. The intent or result of the arson ...

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What is aggravated assault?

Aggravated assault is an attempt to cause serious bodily injury to another or to cause serious bodily injury purposely, knowingly, or recklessly under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to...

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What is the difference between assault and battery?

In some jurisdictions assault is defined as the threat of bodily harm that reasonably causes fear of harm in the victim. Battery is the actual physical impact on another person. In certain jurisdictio...

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Assault Penalties, Punishments, and Sentences

Assault penalties vary depending on the circumstances and the state, but sentence ranges and punishments for assault are usually serious because assault is considered a violent crime. Even minor assau...

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What is a hate crime?

A hate crime is an offense that indicates the perpetrator is biased against a particular sex, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion, or other social group. Hate crimes are also called ...

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Criminal Battery Charges

Criminal battery is any touching that causes another pain. Because many criminal battery charges are classified as misdemeanor offenses, a large number of defendants show up to court and accept a plea...

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Assault with a Firearm

Assault with a firearm is considered one of the highest level of assault charges because the use of a firearm increases the threat or risk of injury to another person. As the name implies, assault wit...

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Battery: Penalties and Punishment

The penalty for battery tends to be severe, since battery is considered a violent crime. Punishment for battery may range from probation to prison time depending on the circumstances and where the cri...

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Domestic Battery Charges

Domestic battery charges start with a basic assault or battery allegation. The charge is also called domestic violence, domestic abuse, or assault family violence. Even though very similar to a regula...