Browsing: Criminal Law

The Controlled Substances Act (CSA), 21 U.S.C. § 801, regulates the manufacture, distribution, and possession of certain substances. This federal law…

The Sentencing Reform Act of 1984, codified in 18 U.S.C. § 3551, establishes the framework for criminal sentencing in the United States, affecting…

The federal statute 18 U.S.C. § 3559 defines the distinction between felony and misdemeanor charges. This distinction affects individuals across the…

The Expungement and Record Sealing Act, governed by 18 U.S.C. § 3607, allows individuals to clear their criminal records under certain conditions….

The Domestic Violence Prevention Act, codified in Section 6200 of the California Family Code, provides protections for victims of domestic violence….

The Bail Reform Act of 1984, 18 U.S.C. § 3141, governs the bail process in federal courts. This statute affects defendants in federal cases,…

The Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), 34 U.S.C. § 20901, requires sex offenders to register with the relevant authorities. This…

The Drug Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act of 1988, also known as the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, provides the framework for drug…

The statute 18 U.S.C. § 113 defines assault charges, affecting individuals nationwide. The scope of this law includes both simple and aggravated…

The Gun Control Act of 1968, 18 U.S.C. § 921, defines and regulates firearms, affecting gun owners and dealers nationwide. The statute applies to…