Elaborating, the ACLU Rhode Island gave this example: "A long-time lawful permanent resident (green card holder) who has a single conviction for a first-time shoplifting misdemeanor for which she ...

Even very serious crimes that are now felonies were misdemeanors at common law. "For example, all attempt crimes were only misdemeanors … as were assaults, batteries, woundings, and even ...

The measures are aimed at expediting the processing of warrants and assuring DNA samples are taken at the time of a felony ...

even if they’re misdemeanors. But other lesser crimes would not trigger immigration action, he said, citing examples such as disorderly conduct, shoplifting, and vandalism. “A minor mistake sh ...

Additionally, those charged with misdemeanors while under an immigration ... responsible for obtaining the genetic material for the sample. Once DNA samples are taken, they must be stored in ...

The Sun Herald reviewed jail logs and court records and conducted interviews to identify those facing arrest in targeted ...

Deadline: White House” legal reporter and former prosecutor Jordan Rubin answers your questions about the Supreme Court, ...

Missing the deadline is a misdemeanor crime ... that the Sheriff’s Office’s failure to report was “yet another example” of his “utter disregard for state laws.” The sheriff “clearly ...

Under Pintabone’s proposal, possessing a small amount of marijuana would no longer be a misdemeanor in the City ... Testing marijuana for evidence, for example, would likely require expensive ...

House Bill 127 would make it a misdemeanor for drives to use real registration forms. Only sample forms would be allowed.Top Stories: Winter storm becoming more likely for North Carolina ...

PROVIDENCE – What difference would it makes to change the legal definition of "one year" to "364 days" in state law in the Trump era? All the difference in the world, according to advocates for ...