Several people have expressed an interest in some unusual West Virginia felony laws. Under West Virginia law, it is a felony to teach a bear to wrestle. Training a bear to ride a unicycle, toot a trombone or juggle is okay, but it’s illegal to teach a bear to wrestle. ... continue reading

Computerized voting machines are becoming increasingly controversial. Under a new North Carolina law, it is a felony not to disclose every line of computer code in any software program related to voting. This is true, even if the code is owned by a third party such as Microsoft. This law has prompted ... continue reading

If you are new to Washington, or even if you are a lifetime resident you should be aware of some of the traffic laws in the state. This includes Washington license plate laws. These laws govern the registration of, issuance and display of license plates. Before you can receive valid ... continue reading

The Sex Offender Community Notification Unit is releasing the following information due to a law known as the Sexual Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. These individuals are subject to community notification to a list of sex offenders in Rhode Island which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public ... continue reading

All operators of motor vehicles should be familiar with at least some Arizona Speeding Ticket Laws.  Motorists are prohibited from driving at speeds that are not reasonable or prudent on highways.  It is your responsibility to control your vehicle speed and be mindful of other drivers and pedestrians.  Under Arizona ... continue reading

Wisconsin Bankruptcy Court made a few recent changes to their forms used to file bankruptcy. On October 1, 2006 the court revised many of their forms to file.  Make sure before you file that the latest forms are being used.  At the top of the form should be the date ... continue reading

Vermont business bankruptcy laws are a lot like the business laws in other states. Often people have questions about business bankruptcy laws; basically they are right in line with the personal bankruptcy laws.

It’s important for you to know that, if you file bankruptcy, there are certain things the ... continue reading

The Kentucky personal injury laws outline what you can expect to happen if you are involved in an incident where someone else’s carelessness caused you injury. 

Even though the Kentucky personal injury laws allow you up to one year to file a claim, you’ll want to start gathering information ... continue reading

We are going to look at some important regulations you will want to know as a motorcycle operator in Arkansas.  Arkansas Motorcycle License Laws allow residents to apply for an instruction permit at the age of 14.  While holding the instruction permit you must be supervised by a licensed driver who ... continue reading

Virginia auto accident laws require you to stop right away if you are involved in any kind of car accident. Park you car someplace where it isn’t in the way of traffic and check to see if anyone is hurt. If someone is injured, make every effort to help that ... continue reading

If you’ve been thinking of filing for personal bankruptcy in New Hampshire, there are a few things you need to know first. My purpose here today is to share with you some general information about bankruptcy, and some specific changes that have been made since the Federal government invoked the ... continue reading

Under Nevada drug testing laws, state employees are subject to drug testing. However, this does not include members of the Nevada National Guard or employees of state penal, mental, and correctional institutions. No state law regulates private employer drug or alcohol testing.

Nevada drug testing laws provide that a person ... continue reading

Several people have asked questions regarding Colorado drug testing laws. Colorado unemployment compensation law provides that an employee may be disqualified from receiving unemployment compensation benefits if:  

Today, let’s take a look at Washington alcohol laws. Washington’s laws on alcoholic beverages are unique in many respects. In particular, Washington has very lenient policies on felony DUI convictions.

In Washington, beer wine and spirits are sold in state-operated or state-contracted stores, sometimes called ABC or Package stores. ... continue reading

Today, let’s take a look at Vermont alcohol laws. Vermont’s laws on alcoholic beverages are a bit more restrictive than many other states in the northeast.

In Vermont, fortified wine and spirits are sold by private agencies under state contract. Often, these agencies operate as a separate entity with ... continue reading

Wyoming follows the Federal Statutory Law found in Title 11 of the United States Code for filing personal bankruptcy laws.  This Code requires that you file a petition and include a statement of your assets and liabilities as well as schedules listing your creditors.  A “means test” is taken on ... continue reading

The Federal Statutory Law found in Title 11 of the United States Code comprises the personal bankruptcy laws for Wisconsin.  This Code requires that you file a petition and include a statement of your assets and liabilities as well as schedules listing your creditors.  A “means test” is taken on ... continue reading

The Bankruptcy Laws for West Virginia is comprised of the Federal Statutory Law found in Title 11 of the United States Code.  This code requires that you file for personal bankruptcy by filing a petition and include a statement of your assets and liabilities as well as schedules listing your ... continue reading

The 2005 Bankruptcy Act law applies to you when you file for bankruptcy in Washington.  The requirements of this Act means that you will need to undergo credit counseling within six months before filing and to complete a financial management instructional course after filing bankruptcy.  Your income and expenses will ... continue reading

The 2005 Bankruptcy Act law applies to you when you file for bankruptcy in Virginia.  The requirements of this Act means that you will need to undergo credit counseling within six months before filing and to complete a financial management instructional course after filing bankruptcy.  Your income and expenses will ... continue reading

When you file for personal bankruptcy in Vermont the law that applies is the 2005 Bankruptcy Act.  This Act requires you to undergo credit counseling within six months before filing and to complete a financial management instructional course after filing bankruptcy.  Your income and expenses will be analyzed to determine ... continue reading

The state of Utah follows the 2005 Bankruptcy Act when you file for personal bankruptcy.  According to this Act you will need to have credit counseling within six months before filing and to complete a financial management instructional course after filing bankruptcy.  A “means test” will be applied to your ... continue reading

The state of Texas follows the 2005 Bankruptcy Act when you file for personal bankruptcy.  According to this Act you will need to have credit counseling within six months before filing and to complete a financial management instructional course after filing bankruptcy.  A “means test” will be applied to your ... continue reading

The bankruptcy laws for filing in Tennessee follows the 2005 Bankruptcy Act.  This Act requires you to undergo credit counseling within six months before filing and to complete a financial management instructional course after filing bankruptcy.  Your income and expenses will be analyzed to determine if you qualify to file ... continue reading

The bankruptcy laws for filing in South Dakota follows the 2005 Bankruptcy Act.  This Act requires you to undergo credit counseling within six months before filing and to complete a financial management instructional course after filing bankruptcy.  Your income and expenses will be analyzed to determine if you qualify to ... continue reading

The 2005 Bankruptcy Act applies to filing for personal bankruptcy in South Carolina.  This Act requires you to undergo credit counseling within six months before filing and to complete a financial management instructional course after filing bankruptcy.  Your income and expenses will be analyzed to determine if you qualify to ... continue reading

Several people have asked me to write about Illinois alcohol laws. Illinois’s laws on alcoholic beverages are less restrictive than many other states.

In Illinois, alcoholic beverages are sold in private liquor stores, not state-owned establishments. Beer, wine and spirits including cold beer are generally available in grocery and ... continue reading

The Bankruptcy Laws for Rhode Island is comprised of the Federal Statutory Law found in Title 11 of the United States Code.  This Code requires that you file for personal bankruptcy by filing a petition and include a statement of your assets and liabilities as well as schedules listing your ... continue reading

Let’s discuss Indiana alcohol laws. Indiana’s laws on alcoholic beverages are less restrictive than many other states. In particular, until 2005, Indiana was one of only 3 states in the union where a driver may legally drink.

In Indiana, alcoholic beverages are sold in private liquor stores, not state-owned ... continue reading

When you file for personal bankruptcy in Pennsylvania the 2005 Bankruptcy Act applies.  This Act requires you to undergo credit counseling within six months before filing and to complete a financial management instructional course after filing bankruptcy.  Your income and expenses will be analyzed to determine if you qualify to ... continue reading