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Sexual battery is non-consensual (IE: unwanted) contact with intimate parts of another person’s body. “Intimate parts” is a term that can mean a person’s genitals, anus, buttocks, or groin. If the person
An indictment is an early step in the process of charging someone for a crime. It does not mean the person is guilty, simply that the prosecutor thinks they are. To more
A felony is the most serious type of crime that can be committed. Felony classes are decided by each state according to the magnitude of the crime that has been committed, so
Today, there are 29 states with the death penalty – although some currently have a moratorium (a temporary cessation) on executions as of 2019.
Most people know that it’s illegal to open mail that is addressed to someone else. In fact, there is a federal law that makes it a crime to do so. However, the
If you are looking to find someone in jail, you have a few options. If you’re not sure where to start, trying to find an inmate may feel overwhelming. So before you
If you’re concerned about having a warrant out for your arrest, you should check right away. Fortunately, there are tons of free ways to find out without having to look into the
Looking for an upcoming court date? Whether you are scheduled to appear in court, or you are looking on behalf of the defendant, there are few simple ways to find your court date
Convicted felons lose rights from voting to employment, depending on their state of residence. While some of the rights convicted felons lose may be restored over time, some of the rights are
Writing a letter to a judge can be extremely impactful if it is written properly. Whether you are writing as a victim or on behalf of a defendant, it must be written
The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right of all U.S. citizens to bear arms except in certain circumstances. One of these circumstances is if you are a convicted felon.
Turning 18 is a milestone for any young adult, from gaining legal rights and responsibilities to feeling a newfound sense of freedom and maturity. While it’s an exciting time in any person’s
Often discussed on a variety of platforms, hate speech and the legalities associated with it can be a hotly debated topic. Hate speech is loosely defined by laypersons as any offensive speech
An inmate’s release date is accessible to the public and can be obtained with a phone call or internet search. Whether you are a family member planning a homecoming – or you’re
To determine where to find recent arrests, start on a local police department’s website. Other law enforcement agencies may also be useful, but choosing one largely depends on the level of crime
The terms sanity and competency are heard so often in media coverage of high-profile criminal trials that it can be easy to confuse the two. A lot of people may wonder how
Insanity defenses tend to provoke a lot of controversy, especially when a high-profile case ends with the accused being found not guilty because of a mental impairment. For some people, the fact
If you go by what you see on television and in the movies, cases are won or lost in court with a blistering cross examination of the key prosecution witness by the
Attorney-client privilege and attorney-client confidentiality are vital to the relationship that exists between a lawyer and his or her client. Without protections surrounding privilege and confidentiality, attorneys would have an extremely difficult
The insanity defense often stirs up quite a bit of debate, especially among members of the public who may not be fully aware of how courts determine whether or not a person