Hayes said this definition mirrors the "Miller Test," a three-part legal ... Now, lawmakers say the bill makes it an ...

The bill would change the definition of a misdemeanor to be an offense with a maximum sentence of 364 days rather than 365 days. While the difference is just one day, advocates said that can make ...

so that we can collectively understand what consequences a blanket change to the definition of a misdemeanor may have. To our knowledge, no such review has occurred." According to Acosta ...

On Monday, November 4, Kean Pulse took to Green Lane to host Cougar Court, a mock trial, to show students the ins and outs of jury duty. There were two sessions a different group of students each and ...

Lafayette Crime Stoppers and the Lafayette Police Department said Alexus Faulk and Menchella Girouard are wanted for multiple misdemeanor theft warrants.

76% of those are misdemeanors. The expungement clinic of Justice Assistance helps people build productive lives after demonstrating positive change. It likely will surprise you that approximately ...

Steven A. Gomez, 41, was arrested Feb. 3, 2025, at Sixth and River streets and charged with violation of probation, possession of a controlled substance of less than 14 grams, false statement to ...