Connecticut Divorce Laws
Divorce Laws in Connecticut The state of Connecticut requires that all those petitioning for divorce be Connecticut residents for a minimum of twelve months prior to filing. If not all…
Connecticut Bankruptcy Laws
How to File Bankruptcy in Connecticut More often then not many bankruptcy cases are filed though the Internet. Online filing makes the process more organized and can speed the entirety…
Connecticut Gun Laws
Gun Laws in Connecticut Ownership of firearms in Connecticut is governed by the Department of Public Safety’s Special Licensing and Firearms Unit. There are two different sets of regulations for…
Connecticut Felony
In the state of Connecticut felonies are classified as: a capital felony or within classes A-D. The following lists the offenses within these classifications with the punishment for each classification….
Colorado Misdemeanors
Misdemeanors in Colorado are classified into three types. The amount of jail time to be served is determined in these classes. Class One Misdemeanor – carries a jail sentence of…
Colorado Felony
A felony, according to the Colorado Constitution, is any offense for which an offender can be sentenced to a state penitentiary. It also states that the court’s power to sentence…
Colorado Expungement
Document Expungement in Colorado Although not all past criminal records can be expunged, in most cases, any correctional facility, court, criminal justice, or law enforcement agency files can be affected…
Colorado Marijuana Laws
Decriminalization is the buzz word most often attached to marijuana laws. Decriminalizing marijuana possession really means treating the offense like a petty crime or traffic incident. The state of Colorado…
Colorado Labor Laws
Colorado Labor Law Breaks The state of Colorado is one of nineteen other states to possess its own Meal Break laws. Because Colorado has its own state laws for workers,…
Colorado DUI Laws
Drunk drivers can be charged with either a DUI charge or a DWAI charge within the state lines of Colorado. After an arrest for one of these charges, an individual…
Colorado Divorce Laws
Colorado Divorce Different titles of divorce are designated in Colorado that is different from those of other states. The individual who files for divorce is called the petitioner, while the…
Colorado Bankruptcy Laws
How to File Bankruptcy in Colorado Chapter Seven cases of bankruptcy can be difficult, especially when determining which assets can be kept and which cannot. Colorado bankruptcy exemptions can help…
Colorado Gun Laws
Gun Laws in Colorado The state of Colorado does not require that state citizens register for firearms. Actually Colorado prohibits, according to state law, the registration of firearms through state…
California Proposition 36
Proposition 36 (California) Proposition 36 is a less formal name given to the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act that became law in California on July 1, 2001. Under its…
California Expungement
Expungement of a Criminal Record in California The California Penal Code Section 1203.4 allows anyone who meets certain criteria to have their record expunged by filing a petition for dismissal….
California Misdemeanors
Misdemeanors vary in severity in California, but they are not classified in the traditional manner (Class A, B, etc.). Different guidelines from the penal code are used by the courts…
California Marijuana Laws
Possessing marijuana is at times legal in the state of California. However only under specific circumstances may individuals legally cultivate plants and under specific guidelines. Only those who have been…
California Labor Laws
California Labor Law Breaks Whenever a shift lasts more than five hours straight, workers are entitled to a 30-minute paid meal break. The break is not compensated if the employee…
California DUI Laws
DUI Laws in California After you are pulled over and arrested on suspicion of DUI, you face a battle on two fronts: one in criminal court and one against the…
California Divorce Laws
Divorce in California If there is no way to reconcile your marriage in California, you have a few alternatives to end the relationship with your spouse. Divorce, nullity, and legal…
California Bankruptcy Laws
How to File Bankruptcy in California With the economy in a bad state, many people are having a difficult time paying their debts and may be considering bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is…
California Gun Laws
Gun Laws in California According to California law, all firearm sales, gun show sales, loans, and transfers must go through a licensed California firearms dealer. This also includes the private…
Arkansas Misdemeanors
Arkansas Class A Misdemeanors Arkansas categorizes misdemeanors into three types. Class A contains the most serious misdemeanors. A class Misdemeanors carry a maximum sentence of three hundred sixty-five days in…
Arkansas Felony
Arkansas Felony Penalties Felonies in Arkansas carry steep fines that vary depending on the felony class. Fines for both Class A and Class B felonies shall not exceed $15,000.00. The…
Arkansas Expungement
Expungement in Arkansas Expungement is the removal of police and court records from public inspection. With expungement, your records will not be physically destroyed, but rather sealed and treated as…
Arkansas Marijuana Laws
Marijuana Laws in Arkansas There are states which have a lenient approach to marijuana use and possession and then there are other states that are much more strident. Arkansas falls…
Arkansas Labor Laws
Arkansas Maternity Leave Laws Maternity leave in Arkansas is also known as family leave. Employees are allowed to have twelve consecutive weeks of unpaid leave every year. This leave is…
Arkansas DUI Laws
Arkansas DWI Charges Driving while intoxicated charges are separated into different categories in the state of Arkansas. The first category is called a common law driving while intoxicated charges. Under…
Arkansas Divorce Laws
Arkansas Divorce In order to file for a divorce in the state of Arkansas, either you or your spouse must have been a resident of the state for a minimum…
Arkansas Bankruptcy Laws
How to File Bankruptcy in Arkansas Many people are finding themselves in a difficult financial situation with the current economic state. With lay offs at an all time high, people…