| UNLAWFUL SALE OR TRANSFER OF WEAPONS |
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| In some states, a person commits an offense if he or she sells, rents, leases, or lends a handgun to another person with the knowledge that the person intends to use the handgun unlawfully or intends to use the handgun in the commission of an unlawful act. A "handgun" for purposes of this offense is any firearm that is designed, made, or adapted to be fired with one hand, such as a pistol or a revolver. More... |
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| FURLOUGHS & REPRIEVES |
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| An inmate may be entitled to a furlough or a reprieve while he or she is serving a term of imprisonment. A furlough is an emergency leave of absence. A furlough may be granted for medical reasons or for family emergencies. A reprieve is a temporary release from confinement. A reprieve may be granted for medical emergencies, for family emergencies, or for civil court proceedings.More... |
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| International Money Laundering and Undercover Money Laundering Transactions |
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| International money laundering is a federal offense. The elements of this offense include: Monetary instruments that are transported internationally; Defendant acted with the intent to promote the carrying on of the illegal activity, concealed the original transaction, attempted to avoid tax liability, or attempted to avoid reporting requirements; Transfer was done with the intent to conceal the proceeds from an illegal activity; Defendant knew the monetary instrument represented the proceeds derived from illegal activity.
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| CONTEMPT |
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| Contempt is defined as conduct that obstructs or tends to obstruct the proper administration of justice. Contempt also includes an act that constitutes disrespectful conduct towards a court. In order to constitute contempt, the act itself must be disrespectful. A person's intent or purpose is not relevant. The fact that the conduct may be irritating to the court does not constitute contempt. More... |
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| A DEFENDANT'S RIGHT TO A SPEEDY TRIAL |
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| A defendant is guaranteed the right to a speedy trial under the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution. In addition, states have provisions in their constitutions that guarantee the same right.
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