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		<title>Is salvia legal?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:41:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although the federal government has not made salvia a controlled substance at this time and therefore, it remains legal within federal law, more than 20 states have banned it or limited its use. For example, in California it&#8217;s illegal to provide salvia to a minor, ... ]]></description>
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		<title>Is smoking incense like K2 or Spice legal?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 22:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Synthetic cannabis or marijuana has become a popular item online and in smoke and head shops across the country in recent years.  However, the rising trend of smoking what has been considered &#8220;legal weed,&#8221; has gotten the attention of state legislatures which are considering the legality of this ... ]]></description>
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		<title>What does the felony-murder rule mean?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:34:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As you know, a felony is a crime that usually carries a sentence of more than a year in jail or prison. Examples of felonies include robbery, burglary, aggravated DUI, murder and sexual assaults. Some states also have what is called a &#8220;felony-murder&#8221; rule.  This means ... ]]></description>
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		<title>What if I use a fake ID?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2007 02:28:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Using a fake ID is against the law and is either a misdemeanor or petty offense. It doesn′t make any difference why you′re using it or where. You may be trying to get into an age-restricted club, movie, or pool hall, or even enlist in ... ]]></description>
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		<title>Can I gamble? What if I win the lottery?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2007 02:27:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“You wanna bet?”  “Put your money where your mouth is.”  “I′ll bet you 5 bucks I′m right.” Everyone has said something like this at one time or another. Most of the time, you′re kidding. However, if you′re serious and you expect to collect on a bet or ... ]]></description>
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		<title>Is it illegal to belong to a gang?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2007 02:26:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>What if I damage someone else′s property?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2007 02:25:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>What if I start a fire that gets out of control?</title>
		<link>http://www.askthejudge.info/what-if-i-start-a-fire/111/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2007 02:24:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most fires are either accidental or acts of nature: defective wiring or appliances, lightning, campfires, or explosions. A number of fires, though, are intentionally set. Depending on the amount of damage and the exact cause, these fires constitute crimes called arson or reckless burning. Arson ... ]]></description>
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		<title>What is trespassing?</title>
		<link>http://www.askthejudge.info/what-is-trespassing/110/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2007 02:23:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The definition of trespassing is entering or remaining on someone′s property without permission. You′ve probably seen these signs like &#8220;Private Property&#8221;, &#8220;Do Not Enter&#8221; and &#8220;No Trespassing&#8221; on vacant lots, wooded areas, abandoned houses or near factories. If there′s a sign posted (whether you see it or ... ]]></description>
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		<title>Is it against the law to fight?</title>
		<link>http://www.askthejudge.info/is-it-against-the-law-to-fight/109/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2007 02:22:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your everyday spat between siblings isn′t against the law. But if the argument escalates and someone is injured, you&#8217;ve probably broken the law. Fighting is referred to by different names, depending on the incident and whether injuries occur. Assault, disorderly conduct, or disturbing the peace are terms often ... ]]></description>
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