sexual abuse

An overview of federal laws against possession of child pornography

February 13, 2012
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Federal authorities are increasing their efforts to investigate and prosecute child pornography offenders. Agents are coordinating with state and local law enforcement to pursue individuals involved in the trafficking of child pornography, as well as those persons who only possess child pornography. This article is a brief summary of federal laws on possession of child [...]

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Statute of limitations for federal child abduction and sex offenses

November 23, 2010
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The statute of limitations sets a time limit on when a person can be prosecuted in federal court for a criminal offense. The federal statute of limitations is found at Title 18, Section 3282, of the United States Code. The law says that a person cannot be prosecuted for a crime after more than 5 years have passed: Except [...]

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Overview of federal offenses involving aircraft

November 19, 2010
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Criminal offenses committed aboard an aircraft are subject to the jurisdiction of federal courts. While some states may have statutes that criminalize conduct relating to airplanes, almost all crimes committed aboard or against an airplane are prosecuted under federal law. The federal statutes that govern criminal offenses on aircraft are found at Title 49, Chapter [...]

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Early release from federal prison for completing substance abuse treatment

November 11, 2010
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A person serving a sentence in the Bureau of Prisons typically serves 85 percent of the sentence imposed by the United States District Court. However, federal law provides a means of early release for some prisoners. A person may be eligible for early release from federal prison after completing drug abuse treatment pursuant to Title [...]

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