Misdemeanor

prison and a $100,000 fine. If caught with a “Schedule II” drug you could face a Class C felony which could mean five years in prison and also a $100,000 fine. A “Schedule III” would lead to a Class A misdemeanor with one year in jail and $2,500 in fines. “Schedule IV” would result in a Class C misdemeanor with thirty days in jail along with a $500 fine. The last one is “Schedule V” and the charge for that would just be a small violation which would include a $250. Even the most minor drug…

Tattooing is safer today than it’s ever been. From regulations to sanitation tattooing has evolved to become more safer for the people who decide to receive one. Modern day society has placed stricter rules on who can get a tattoo and when you are able to get a tattoo without your legal guardians consent. Most tattoo shops today have clean, and efficient equipment using disposable needles and gloves for when they start to work. There are caps on the ink so when they are not using it the ink…

FACTS: Petitioner was charged in Florida with breaking and entering with intent to commit a misdemeanor; this offense is a felony in Florida. The petitioner asked the trial court to appoint counsel, but the court denied the request. The petitioner was found guilty and sentenced to 5 years in prison. The petitioner then filed in the Florida Supreme Court for habeas corpus arguing that the refusal of the trial court to appoint counsel denied him of constitutional rights, but was denied the…

The application of discretion is evident throughout the criminal justice field. Discretion, in its simplest terms, is when one makes an informed choice between more than two options. Discretion is more formally defined as “the authority to make a decision between two or more choices” (Pollock, 2014, p. 2). The act of discretion, initiates with legislators; that creates and defines laws, and discretion extends to all areas of the criminal justice field to include prosecutors, judges,…

What is DACA? DACA is known as the Deferred Act of Childhood arrival that has helped many immigrants go to school, find a job, and live the American Dream. DACA (the Dream Act) should not be repealed because, even though some people believe that “dreamers” are a drain on the US economy, this act has helped over 800,000 people, everyone in this country deserves a chance at a good education whether they are a citizen or not, “dreamers” have lived their whole lives in this country, and repealing it…

by throwing them out of office, but what counts as a punishable crime? When the Constitution was drafted no set guidelines for impeachment except the line “treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors against the state. While treason and bribery sound clear enough, high crimes and misdemeanors can be interpreted differently causing the true meaning to be fuzzy and unclear. Earlier cases of Executive branch wrong-doings, such as Watergate, caused congress to pass an Independent…

and unannounced visits, drug tests and liquor tests by consistence officers. This decreases the chances of escape or involvement in unauthorized activities. Another point of interest to house arrest is that it removes people who have committed misdemeanors or those awaiting trial from crowded jails. This leaves more space for genuine or fierce guilty parties.…

criminal charges is scary, regardless of their severity, but it is important to remember that you still have rights, and a criminal defense attorney from Anggelis & Gordon, PLLC in Lexington, KY, will protect those rights. Criminal charges range from misdemeanors to felonies, but the Constitution states that all citizens have the right to representation. Depending on the crime that you’ve been charged with, you could be facing fines, community service, or jail time. A criminal defense attorney…

Residents of Mc Henry, KY, Nortonville, KY, Fordsville, KY, Marion, KY, and surrounding areas know where to turn when they want local lawyers, they turn to the law office of Preston J Wade. With fifteen years of experience, we know the area, the community, and many of the residents. We care about you, because we are one of you. Since we are local lawyers, we are part of the community. If you find yourself in trouble take advantage of our skills and our many years of experience. As you'll see on…

The United States of America: where many dreams can come true with hard work and dedication. Everyone sees this country as the greatest place to live, a place that gives so many people the opportunity of achieving one’s biggest dreams. This is a place that allows anyone to rise from nothing to become someone important. In this essay, I am going to explain what DACA is, how it compares to the DREAM Act, and what it means for so many young people that finally attained the opportunity of feeling…