Simply put, misdemeanors are less serious crimes than felonies. People who admit to or are found guilty of committing felonies face longer jail or prison sentences, more substantial fines and other severe consequences.

The First Step Act of 2018 could help people convicted of drug crimes secure an early release. The law promotes criminal justice reform, and some provisions might help prisoner address their long federal sentences. Besides offering a chance at compassionate reductions, the act also addresses sentencing rules related to crack distribution.

Nobody wants to have the police pull them over while driving, but it pays to prepare yourself for just such an occasion. Even if the police had probable cause to pull you over, saying the wrong thing at a traffic stop can make matters much worse for you, which is why it pays to know how to talk to the police during a traffic stop. Here are a few tips to follow the next time the police pull you over…