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Melissa McCall, J.D.

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Melissa McCall, J.D., Contributing Author

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Melissa McCall is a lawyer and writer from Brooklyn, New York.  Melissa earned her JD from the Syracuse University College of Law and an MS in Science Journalism from Stonybrook University.  Legal writing combines Melissa’s passions for writing, the law, and her beloved Oxford comma.  Melissa’s journalism career began at 16, and her work has been featured in print magazines, online magazines, and the Virgin Islands Daily News.

In her free time, Melissa loves spending time with her nieces, practicing kindness, traveling, moving to random countries, and playing tennis.

Latest Articles

  • New Jersey Cocaine Laws

    Cocaine remains illegal at both state and federal levels. New Jersey carries stiff penalties for possessing, using, selling, and trafficking cocaine. Learn more about New Jersey cocaine laws at FindLaw.com.

  • Florida Statute of Limitations for Defective Products

    Florida statute of limitations for defective products force people injured by these products to file their case within a set time period or lose the right to sue altogether. This is a quick summary of the statute of limitations for defective products in Florida.

  • Florida Criminal Statute of Limitations Laws

    Criminal statutes of limitations dictate how long a prosecutor has to file charges against the accused. In most instances, if the statute of limitations has passed the court won't allow the charges to be filed. Learn about Florida criminal statutes of limitations and more at FindLaw.

  • Oklahoma Capital Punishment Laws

    Sentences in capital punishment cases can include the death penalty in Oklahoma. Learn more about which crimes qualify, the history of the death penalty in the state, and much more about capital punishment laws in Oklahoma at FindLaw.

  • Fourteenth Amendment Due Process

    FindLaw explores Supreme Court cases on Fourteenth Amendment's due process clause, which ensures that no state can deprive you of your fundamental rights.

  • Can I Leave Blanks on a Voting Ballot

    You can leave blanks on a voting ballot. Learn more about this voting option in this FindLaw article.

  • New Jersey Drug Possession Laws

    FindLaw discusses New Jersey's drug possession laws, drug schedules and penalties for violations of these laws.

  • Hawaii Civil Statute of Limitations Laws

    Civil statutes of limitation provide deadlines to file a lawsuit. Learn more about Hawaii's statutes of limitations in this FindLaw article.

  • New Jersey Drug Distribution Laws

    FindLaw explains New Jersey drug distribution laws, including a review of punishments for drug distribution offenses.

  • Florida Civil Statute of Limitations Laws

    Florida's civil statutes of limitations give deadlines to file lawsuits in the Sunshine State. This FindLaw article explores these laws in greater detail.

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