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North Carolina juvenile justice law targets felony offenses amid increased reports of teenage crime

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A newly revised North Carolina juvenile justice law will take effect Sunday, aiming to address gaps in handling serious offenses by minors. The updated legislation allows 16- and 17-year-olds charged with Class A through E felonies to now be tried as adults. The new law also includes provisions for flexibility.

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What is the Difference Between a Misdemeanor Traffic Offense and a Felony Traffic Offense?

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The distinction between a misdemeanor and a felony depends on the severity of the crime. When it comes to traffic offenses, some are more serious than others.

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US Supreme Court allows Texas law criminalizing illegal entry from abroad to go into effect

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The US Supreme Court has lifted a stay that prohibited the enforcement of a Texas law that criminalizes illegal entry into the state from other countries, allowing the law to go into effect. The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit later blocked that injunction, allowing the law to go into effect.

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Delaware father and son found guilty of charges related to January 6 US Capitol breach

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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Wednesday announced Kevin Seefried and his son Hunter Seefried were found guilty “ of felony and misdemeanor charges for their actions during the Jan. Capitol, including over 250 individuals charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement.” 6, 2021, Capitol breach.”

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Rights group says Lebanon court landmark ruling must end torture and impunity

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Despite clear evidence of torture, a Lebanese military court downgraded charges against accused personnel from felony to misdemeanors, significantly reducing their sentences. Amnesty International criticized this decision as perpetuating impunity and undermining Lebanons Anti-Torture Law of 2017.

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DOJ arrests three Florida residents in connection with Capitol riot

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The complaint filed in the District of Columbia stated: “Gray is charged with civil disorder and obstruction of an official proceeding, both felonies, as well as misdemeanor offenses. Isaacs is charged with destruction of documents, a felony, and related misdemeanors, and Hallon is charged with misdemeanor offenses.”

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Oklahoma House passes controversial immigration bill criminalizing ‘impermissible occupation’

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The first offense constitutes a misdemeanor, carrying penalties of up to one year in the county jail, a fine not exceeding $500 or both. Law enforcement is mandated to collect identifying information of those arrested for impermissible occupation, which is cross-referenced with criminal databases by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.