Minnesota Labor Laws
Minnesota Labor Law Breaks All Minnesota employees have a right to a reasonable amount of rest for each consecutive four-hour shift they perform, as stated by statute 177.253. This means…
Minnesota DUI Laws
DUI/DWI in Minnesota DWI is taken very seriously in Minnesota because of the risk an intoxicated driver causes for others on the road. This means when a law enforcement officer…
Minnesota Bankruptcy Laws
MN Bankruptcy Laws Bankruptcy is a court-ordered protection for those individuals who are unable to pay their bills. When someone files for bankruptcy, creditors must notify the bankruptcy court of…
Minnesota Divorce Laws
Minnesota Divorce Details When it comes to divorce rates, Minnesota comes in at number 41 for the number of divorces in America. That’s good news for fans of marriage. What’s…
Minnesota Gun Laws
Gun Laws in Minnesota The state of Minnesota has a juvenile possession laws and juvenile sale or transfer laws in place along with a Child Access Prevention law. Minnesota does…
Minnesota Felony
Felonies in Minnesota Court After an arrest has been made for a felony a court hearing will follow to determine the set bail if any are to be imposed. If…
Michigan Marijuana Laws
Michigan Laws on Marijuana In 2008 marijuana was legalized in the state of Michigan for medical purposes. Those permitted to possess marijuana must first apply through a physician’s recommendation. All…
Michigan Labor Laws
Labor Laws in Michigan Michigan labor laws are designed to protect workers’ rights in the state. These laws cover various topics, from minimum wage and overtime pay to discrimination and…
Michigan DUI Laws
Drunk Driving Laws in Michigan Drunk driving laws in Michigan are broken into three different sections: driving with an illegal blood alcohol content, operating under the influence of alcohol, and…
Michigan Bankruptcy Laws
How to File Bankruptcy in Michigan Two different kinds of bankruptcy are possible for sole individuals in Michigan: Chapter Seven bankruptcy and Chapter Thirteen bankruptcy. The kind of bankruptcy for…
Michigan Divorce Laws
Divorce Laws in Michigan Like most states, residents of the State of Michigan can expect divorce laws that are specific to their state. These state-specific laws may make it more…
Michigan Expungement
Expungement in Michigan After an expungement is granted in Michigan, the records can no longer be accessed for civil or general law enforcement purposes. A set-aside record can be taken…
Michigan Misdemeanors
Misdemeanors in Michigan Even though misdemeanors have shorter sentences than felonies, they can be just as serious. In Michigan, more serious crimes are referred to as felonies, while less serious…
Michigan Gun Laws
Gun Laws in Michigan Unlike other states, Michigan does not require a permit to purchase shotguns or rifles but does require a permit to purchase handguns. No registration is necessary…
Michigan Felony
Michigan Felonies Michigan has different classifications for its felonies. These range from Class A Felonies to Class G Felonies. Class A Felonies include armed robbery, assault against a pregnant women…
Massachusetts Gun Laws
Massachusetts Gun Law Details Every state has the right to pass their own gun laws. Within every state, each separate town or city can also enact specific firearm restrictions. Several…
Massachusetts Felony
Felonies are frequently defined as the most serious crimes, more serious than misdemeanors. Felony charges typically carry a one-year prison sentence. The length of time depends on the severity of…
Massachusetts Misdemeanors
Misdemeanors in Massachusetts Felonies and misdemeanors are defined in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 274, Section 1. A felony is any crime punishable by death or imprisonment in a state prison….
Massachusetts Expungement
Expungement in Massachusetts There is no provision in Massachusetts for expungement of convictions. Some adult cases, such as those involving the dismissal or acquittal of criminal charges, are immediately sealed….
Massachusetts Labor Laws
Labor Laws in MA In Massachusetts, workers are provided with certain rights and protections that guarantee fair wages and hours of work. The Fair Labor Division of the Attorney General’s…
Massachusetts DUI Laws
Massachusetts DUI Prosecution Massachusetts has two different ways of prosecuting drunk driving offenses. One of these is called per se law. Under this prosecution an individual can be convicted simply…
Massachusetts Bankruptcy Laws
How to File Bankruptcy in Massachusetts Bankruptcy in Massachusetts is not unlike bankruptcy in most other states. In general bankruptcy can be handled through an attorney or through a do-it-yourself…
Massachusetts Divorce Laws
Divorce Laws in MA If you’re considering a divorce in Massachusetts, it’s important to be aware of the state’s laws on dissolving a marriage. These laws cover everything from when…
Maryland Misdemeanors
Misdemeanors in Maryland Misdemeanors and felonies are the two types of criminal charges in the state of Maryland. Misdemeanors are the less serious of the two categories, with less severe…
Maryland Felony
A felony conviction in Maryland will result in a minimum of one year in jail, but the actual amount of time sentenced is entirely dependent on the crime and the…
Maryland Gun Laws
Gun Laws in Maryland In Maryland, citizens have the right to lawfully carry concealed weapons. The state police are responsible for issuing permits to those who qualify, and a background…
Maryland Marijuana Laws
The U.S. Constitution clearly states that any law which isn’t created by the federal government can be legislated by the individual states. This article comes in direct conflict with the…
Maryland Labor Laws
Maryland Labor Law Breaks Only employees in the retail sector receive 15 minutes for shifts lasting 4 to 6 hours, 30 minutes for those lasting 6 to 8 hours, and…
Maryland DUI Laws
Drunk driving offenses are taken very seriously, especially in Maryland. This is where Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) was formed as a consumer group to enact stricter DUI laws. Most…
Maryland Bankruptcy Laws
How to File Bankruptcy in Maryland Bankruptcy is broken into two categories in the state of Maryland: Chapter Thirteen bankruptcy and Chapter Seven bankruptcy. These are the only two forms…