Cyberstalking Charges
Cyber stalking charges are charges for the act of using the internet or email to stalk a victim. Stalking is defined as conduct directed towards a target (the victim) by a person (the stalker) with th...
Criminal Law
Harassment Charges
Harassment charges are misdemeanors in most states, but that classification does not negate the seriousness of a harassment charge. Anyone charged with harassment should understand what is considered ...
Aggravated Stalking
Aggravated stalking is a felony charge that can carry all of the same consequences and penalties as a regular felony offense....
What is homicide?
Homicide is the killing of one person by another. Every state has some type of homicide statute, but the concept behind the homicide charge evolved from common law principles. Under common law, homici...
What are the degrees of murder?
What are the different degrees of murder?...
What is voluntary manslaughter?
Voluntary manslaughter occurs when a person intentionally kills another person after adequate provocation, that is, there has been action that was sufficient to incite an ordinary person to sudden and...
Vehicular Manslaughter
Vehicular manslaughter, also known as vehicular homicide, occurs when an individual recklessly causes the death of another person through the use of a motor vehicle....
What is negligent homicide?
Negligent homicide occurs when one person causes the death of another without malice, but with a high level of negligence that amounts to criminal negligence. ...
Felony Murder: Specific Intent to Kill
Felony murder is the intentional taking of the life of another; and if convicted, an offender faces an extremely high punishment range, including the death penalty in some states. As such, any defenda...
Kidnapping: Defenses, Penalties, and Aggravating Circumstances
Contrary to popular belief, kidnapping doesn't just happen to children. Kidnapping can happen to adults as well, and even in cases where the alleged kidnapper didn't actually realize he or she was com...
What is rape?
Rape is any act of non-consensual sexual penetration. It doesn't matter if the victim was raped by force or under duress, the crime is still rape. An individual may be charged with the crime of rape o...
Sexual Assault: Law, Punishments, and Penalties
Sexual assault crimes are the most abhorred classification of crimes outside of murder. When a defense attorney for a drug dealer is desperate for a plea of leniency, the closing argument will usually...
Solicitation of Prostitution
Although the movie “Pretty Woman” had a happy ending for Vivian Ward (played by Julia Roberts), most acts of prostitution do not lead to a glamorous life. Fortunately, because of growing public he...
Indecent Exposure
Indecent exposure is the knowing exposure of one's genitals (or other private anatomy parts) in the presence of another while disregarding the offensive, insulting, or frightening effect it may have. ...
What are Romeo and Juliet laws?
Romeo and Juliet laws and clauses concern young adults or teenagers who are a few years apart and have willingly had sexual relations. These provisions relate to state and federal laws regarding statu...
Lewd and Lascivious Conduct With a Child
Lewd and lascivious conduct with a child is when a defendant engages in sexual contact with a child with the intent to arouse or gratify his sexual desires (or those of a third party). It is usually c...
Sexual Battery
Sexual battery is generally defined as unwanted or non-consensual sexual contact. Some states also define sexual battery as any sexual contact with a child under sixteen years of age; regardless of wh...
What are the consequences of an aggravated burglary charge?
Many states classify breaking into someone's home or dwelling as a regular burglary or an aggravated burglary. An aggravated burglary charge is considered a more serious offense than a burglary. This ...
What is aggravated robbery?
Aggravated robbery charges involve theft which includes the use of a deadly weapon, accomplice, or infliction of serious bodily injury on the victim. Read on for comprehensive information on aggravate...
Conspiracy Charges: Penalties, Punishments and Defenses
Conspiracy charges are criminal charges alleging that a person has entered into an agreement with another person to commit a crime or an illegal act....
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