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FindLaw explains Missouri's current abortion laws, including the near-abortion ban. This page also discusses the new law as of November 2024.
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Having a good relationship with your neighbors can sometimes depend on fences and other boundary issues. Learn about North Carolina property line laws, fencing statutes, and much more at FindLaw.
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A homicide occurs anytime that one person takes the life of another person. This FindLaw article provides an overview of Delaware's most harshly punished form of criminal homicide: first-degree murder. Learn about penalties, felony murder, and much more at FindLaw.
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Second-degree murder involves a killing without planning. While not as serious as first-degree murder, the penalties are still quite severe. Learn more about Maryland second-degree murder laws at FindLaw.
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Homicide occurs whenever one person takes the life of another human being, whether or not the killing was unlawful. In Maine, criminal homicides are subcategorized into three different crimes: murder, felony murder, and manslaughter. Learn about Maine murder laws and more at FindLaw.
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Some states charge drunk drivers with involuntary manslaughter if they cause a fatal accident, but North Carolina has a separate vehicular manslaughter charge for such offenses .Learn about North Carolina involuntary manslaughter laws and more at FindLaw.
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Voluntary manslaughter refers to an intentional killing resulting from some sort of provocation, often called a "heat of passion" crime. This charge typically is reserved for instances where the defendant acted rashly, under the influence of extreme emotional distress. Learn more about North Carolina voluntary manslaughter laws at FindLaw.
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Manslaughter laws cover the taking of a life without planned intent. This can be either voluntary or involuntary, and penalties are usually less severe than those for murder charges. Learn more about Pennsylvania involuntary manslaughter laws at FindLaw.
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If you are considering a reverse mortgage loan, it's important to know exactly what's involved, the risks that may be present, and other options that might be available. Learn about getting a good deal on a reverse mortgage loan at FindLaw.com.
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Few crimes are as serious as first-degree murder, which involves the taking of a life with intent. It can also apply a certain other situations. Learn about North Carolina first-degree murder charges, the penalties that apply, and much more at FindLaw.
