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Juveniles sentenced to life without parole

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Explaining The Minnesota DWI Court Process

In the state of Minnesota, charges are filed against the accused succeeding a DWI arrest. The DWI court process varies, depending on the charges filed. In heavier chargers such as a felony or misdemeanor, more court hearings are often required.

All About California Vehicle Code 20001

Hit and Run under California Vehicle Code Section 20001, is a criminal offense. In this subsection of hit and run laws, it is a felony offense, simply because someone was injured or killed at the time of fleeing an accident scene.

All About California Vehicle Code 20002

Misdemeanor Hit and Run under California Vehicle Code Section 20002 A, is a criminal offense and it is normally filed as either a felony or misdemeanor.

All About California Penal Code 459

California defines burglary as going into a property with the main intention to steal. Burglary doesn’t have to entail stealing alone. It could be a deliberation to commit and assault or battery, or another felony.

Boston Man Carrying Smoke Grenade, Knives, and Body Bags Arrested at LAX

Interesting case where a man is caught in an airport with multiple weapons. Makes you think about security levels and how things types of things are preventable.

California Health And Safety Code 11350

Possession of a controlled substance is labeled as a criminal activity. In California, the penalties are stringent. However, there is leniency for offenders who have been arrested for the first time, and are using this for personal use only.

California Health and Safety Code 11362.5

Marijuana possession is still a crime in California, even though there’s been widespread debate to legalize this drug. Under California Health and Safety Code 11362.5 however, it states that this crime is punishable by jail time, monetary fines, probation and more.

California Health and Safety Code 11377

Possession of Methamphetamine is illegal, as with other forms of drugs. It is a wobbler in the State of California, under health and safety code 11377. This basically means that depending on the circumstances of the case, the defendant can be charged with either a misdemeanor or felony offense.

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