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...
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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 some typical probation conditions?
Find probation conditions information here, including common probation conditions and penalties for violations of probation requirements. ...
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...
What is an unreasonable search or seizure?
A quick read of the 4th Amendment makes it clear that all persons have a right to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable search and seizure. The basic dictionary ...
Can the police stop a person and pat them down on the street without a reason?
The police cannot stop and pat down someone on the street without reason. This is based in the constitutional guarantee that every person has the right to be free from “unreasonable search and seizu...
Overview of Tennessee Criminal History Record Expungements
Expunging your Tennessee criminal record is available on a misdemeanor or a felony charge if the charge was dismissed or abandoned by the prosecutor or if you were found not guilty....
Expunging or Sealing Juvenile Criminal Records in Tennessee
For arrests and charges filed against juveniles, one of the following must be true in order to file for an expungement in Tennessee: (1) a petition alleging delinquency was not filed, (2) the proceedi...
Eligibility for Expunging or Sealing Adult Criminal Records in Tennessee
There are five general conditions for getting your criminal history record expunged in Tennessee. If you were charged with a misdemeanor or a felony, and properly petition the court that had jurisdict...
Application Process for Sealing Juvenile Criminal Records in Texas
To seal your juvenile criminal record in Texas, you must go to the Clerk's office in the juvenile court where your case was heard and get an 'Application for Sealing of Files and Records. The clerk w...
Sealing Adult Criminal Records—Nondisclosure Orders
If your case in Texas is ineligible for an expunction, you will have to obtain an 'Order of Non-Disclosure'. An order of non-disclosure does not physically destroy any of your criminal records. But it...
Overview of Texas Criminal Record Expunction and Clearing
In Texas, if you were wrongfully arrested, or found not guilty, or charges were dismissed, or were arrested but later won an appeal or received a Governor's pardon, you are eligible to completely clea...
Automatic Restriction of Access to Juvenile Criminal Records
Texas implemented a records system designed to limit access to juvenile criminal records after you turn 21. Called 'Automatic Restriction of Access to Records' (ARAR), your records are not destroyed ...
Sealing Juvenile Criminal Records in Texas
In the case of juvenile criminal records, Texas law lets you seal some convictions after a waiting period. Another law lets you expunge some criminal records (i.e., minor alcohol violations) handled i...
Texas DWI Penalties, Fines & Sentencing
Information about Texas DWI laws and the penalties for conviction under those laws....
What is larceny?
Larceny is typically a nonviolent theft involving the wrongful taking and carrying away of someone else's personal property. While the actions constituting larceny are illegal in all 50 states, the na...
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