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West Virginia Lemon Laws

The state of West Virginia requires all motor vehicle manufacturers to meet specific responsibilities and obligations for motor vehicles under warranties. This means that as long as a vehicle is…

West Virginia Expungement

Expungement in West Virginia The process of sealing criminal records is known as expungement. This prevents the general public from viewing individuals’ criminal histories. After serving their sentences and fines,…

West Virginia Misdemeanors

Misdemeanors in West Virginia The distinction between misdemeanors and felonies is not only in the severity of the offense, but also in the location of the individual’s existing sentence. When…

West Virginia Labor Laws

Of all the states in America, West Virginia holds the distinction of being the only state to secede from its Confederate counterpart. As the Civil War was escalating, delegates from…

West Virginia DUI Laws

In the United States, those under the age of twenty-one are considered minors when alcohol is involved. Some states have a no tolerance policy in regards to minors and alcohol…

West Virginia Gun Laws

Gun Laws in West Virginia Residents of West Virginia are not required to have a permit before purchasing any kind of long gun or handgun. Registration is also not required…

West Virginia Felony

West Virginia Felonies West Virginia classifies felonies as any criminal act that can be punished by a year or more in a state prison. Most states have alphabetical classifications for…

Washington Misdemeanors

Misdemeanors in Washington In the most basic sense, felonies are crimes that carry a prison sentence of more than a year. In the state of Washington, these are classified as…

Washington Expungement

We all have baggage, both literal and metaphorical. A healthy relationship is frequently hampered by emotional baggage. However, having a criminal record can make it difficult to get jobs, loans,…

Washington Marijuana Laws

In 1998, Washington state residents approved Measure 692 which allowed for the medical use of marijuana. Under this provision, patients who are suffering from illnesses such as AIDS, glaucoma, MS,…

Washington Labor Laws

Washington or the state of Washington, as it is often called to avoid confusion with Washington D.C., is in the Northwest region of the United States. Over 60% of the…

Washington DUI Laws

Washington has some of the strictest DUI laws in the country.  If it has been determined that you have been driving in Washington with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of…

Washington Divorce Laws

Divorce Laws in Washington State Washington is a “no-fault” divorce state. This means that the only grounds necessary to obtain a divorce in Washington is that the marriage is “irretrievably…

Washington Gun Laws

Gun Laws in Washington State Many states in the United States are considered to be “shall issue” states, but Washington is one of the first to have this decree. Through…

Washington Felony

Classes of felonies In the state of Washington, there are three different classes of felonies. The first is a Class A felony which can carry with it life in prison…

Virginia Expungement

Getting a Criminal Record Expunged in Virginia Expunction of a criminal record occurs when a person’s criminal record is sealed, making it no longer public. Obtaining an expungement has numerous…

Virginia Felony

In Virginia, felonies are classified into six categories. Virginia Class 1 Felony Class 1 felonies are punishable by life in prison, death, or a fine of no more than $100,000….

Virginia Lemon Laws

In the world of automobiles, to be stuck with a lemon is to have a car that has essentially been rendered useless through no fault of your own. Because buying…

Virginia Marijuana Laws

The state of Virginia currently does not allow marijuana possession or usage for legal medical purposes. Any individual acting under medical advisory will be punished according to state law. Virginia…

Virginia Labor Laws

A famous slogan once used to promote tourism in Virginia was “Virginia is for lovers.” This slogan popped up on T-shirts and bumper stickers. Virginia is also for presidents by…

Virginia DUI Laws

Virginia DUI Basics The legal limit for blood alcohol content in the United States is 0.08 percent. In Virginia this limit is decreased to 0.04 percent for all those who…

Virginia Bankruptcy Laws

Virginia Bankruptcy Process Bankruptcy is not for every situation or for everyone. Because bankruptcy is a process that is so often abused, it should be used with caution. Bankruptcy is…

Virginia Divorce Laws

Divorce in Virginia If you are looking to dissolve your marriage in the state of Virginia, it’s important to understand the unique divorce laws that apply. To obtain a divorce…

Virginia Gun Laws

Virginia has preempted firearms laws that govern the entire state. Local law enforcement has the right to regulate any firearm discharge, the transporting of loaded shotguns and rifles, the fingerprinting…

Vermont Lemon Laws

Lemon laws in the state of Vermont are only valid for certain vehicles. These include only passenger vehicles and exclude motorized highway building equipment, tractors, road-making appliances, motorcycles, snowmobiles, mopeds,…

Vermont Expungement

Contrary to popular belief, an expunged record does not completely disappear. An expunged record, on the other hand, is removed from public view and cannot be accessed. The records are…