All posts tagged "Felony"
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Possession of Small Amount of Drugs No Longer a Felony Offense in Oregon
Oregonians may now be charged with a misdemeanor for possessing small quantities of drugs.
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California’s Prop 64 Will Reduce Sentences for Some Nonviolent Offenders
Prop 64 did more than just legalize recreational marijuana.
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Anti-Abortion Activists Who Secretly Filmed Planned Parenthood Charged with Felonies
David Daleiden and Sandra Merritt were each indicted with 15 felony charges.
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Felony Charges For Teachers Involved in Cocaine & Sex Trip
Two California teachers were hit with felony charges for allegedly having sex with students and supplying them with...
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Stanford Sets the Standard for How Colleges Should Handle Campus Rape
Stanford took swift action when a student was caught sexually assaulting a woman on campus. Colleges: take note.
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Unsupervised Children: Independent or Against the Law?
Our nation has adopted a new habit of charging parents with felonies for teaching their children independence. From...
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From Felon to Lawyer: The Inspiring Story of Desmond Meade
Army dismissal, felony conviction, homelessness, law degree? While certainly unconventional, that is the path that Desmond Meade took...
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Felony Disenfranchisement: Collateral Consequences
The effect of crime on society is often — and justifiably so — more victim-focused than offender-focused. We...
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BREAKING: Real Life Lady Dexter Confesses to Between 22 & 100 Murders
So, apparently Dexter might be a real thing. This week, 19-year-old Miranda Barbour confessed to killing at least...
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Holder Speaks Out Against Felon Voting Ban
Attorney General Eric Holder shined a spotlight on state voting laws this week when he spoke out against voting...
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Adultery in the US: Do You Know the Laws?
In my search for a news story today, I came across what looked like an interesting topic. A...
