2. Legal Articles
  3. Felony

REFINE BY AREAS

Search Legal Articles

Legal Articles, Felony

The Difference Between a Misdemeanor and Felony

Article outlining the differences between misdemeanors and felonies.

Do you want to serve more time in prison than you are required to serve?

Were you or someone you know sentenced under current federal sentencing guidelines for a crime committed some time ago? If so, a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision may mean there is hope.

Saint Louis City's New Marijuana Laws

A look at the new marijuana law now in effect in Saint Louis City.

criminal defense law

what iam

Court can impose an additional three year term for transportation of meth whether drugs were for personal use of not

defendant received an additional 3 years for being a repeat drug offender despite the fact the he was transporting meth for personal use as opposed to sale

Preliminary Breath Tests (PBT)

Discusses the roadside Preliminary Breath Test (PBT), a portable handheld device used by police on DUI stops to give a preliminary BAC reading. Also discusses the penalties for refusing.

DataMaster and Breath Test Instrument Operators in OWI Cases

Describes the administrative rules governing breath test instruments in DUI/OWI drunk driving arrests such as the preliminary breath test (roadside PBT) and DataMaster breathalyzer. Also covers the officer's classification for using them as well as calibration requirements and maintenance records.

Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Detailing the charge of a Felon in Possession of a Firearm including: definitions of a firearm, collateral consequences such as felony firearm charge, carrying a concealed weapon (CCW) charge, defenses, and restoring your gun rights.

Supreme Court Reverses Warrantless Blood Draws in DUI Cases

Supreme Court Case of Missouri v. McNeely reaffirms warrant requirement in DUI blood draws.

Health and Safety Code 11364.1a – Paraphernalia for Possession

Under California Health and Safety Code Section 11364.1a, it is illegal for an individual to possess any device including a methamphetamine pipe, instrument, contrivance or paraphernalia for unlawfully smoking or injecting a controlled substance.

Legal Articles Additional Disclaimer

Lawyer.com is not a law firm and does not offer legal advice. Content posted on Lawyer.com is the sole responsibility of the person from whom such content originated and is not reviewed or commented on by Lawyer.com. The application of law to any set of facts is a highly specialized skill, practiced by lawyers and often dependent on jurisdiction. Content on the site of a legal nature may or may not be accurate for a particular state or jurisdiction and may largely depend on specific circumstances surrounding individual cases, which may or may not be consistent with your circumstances or may no longer be up-to-date to the extent that laws have changed since posting. Legal articles therefore are for review as general research and for use in helping to gauge a lawyer's expertise on a matter. If you are seeking specific legal advice, Lawyer.com recommends that you contact a lawyer to review your specific issues. See Lawyer.com's full Terms of Use for more information.