Felon in Possession of a Firearm
Information about the nature of felon in possession of a firearm charges, including defenses, penalties, and consequences of felon firearm possession.
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What is the Castle Doctrine?
The Castle Doctrine is a self-defense theory which gives a homeowner the right to protect his home with the use of deadly force. The Castle Doctrine originally emerged as a common law theory. Since then, a majority of states have implemented some statutory version of the Castle Doctrine. If a defendant successfully presents a Castle Doctrine defense, then he is completely exonerated of any wrong doing. Read on to learn more about the proof required to assert a self-defense theory based on the Castle Doctrine.
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Assault with a deadly weapon is a broader use of the term assault and includes a conduct which places another in fear of imminent injury or actually causes an injury through the use of a deadly weapon. Read on to learn more about the charge, defenses, and possible punishments for an assault with a deadly weapon charge.
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Weapons charges include offenses that address the possession or use of weapons. Even though many people envision a defendant actually pulling a gun on a store clerk, weapons charges are broadly used and applied to prohibit the possession of certain weapons by any person or certain persons and to increase the range of punishment for the use of weapons during other offenses. Read on to learn more about weapon charges and the consequences of a weapons charge.
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Sexual abuse charges carry a wide range of penalties and consequences. Find information about the crime of sexual abuse including defenses and possible punishments here.
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The explosion of a technological society with high tech gadgets has also launched an explosion of new criminal offenses. Most states now have laws to address adults who attempt to sexually exploit minors. The terminology varies by state, but the title will usually include a phrase like “solicitation of a minor” or “online solicitation of a minor.”
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