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State Laws
The laws and regulations that have been put in place for the individual states by their governing bodies.
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Laws for ex felon owning a bow?
You can unless the court has imposed some sort of restriction saying otherwise.
Can we as grandparents see our grandchildren if our own daughter and son-in-law refuses?
Not enough information is disclosed as to what state is being referred to.
The law on this subject is mixed.
Some states DO have precedent cases which allow the grandparents of divorced individuals to have visitation with their grandchildren. However the law is much less clear on the matter of grandparents who are simply estranged from their still married children, and who deny them access to their grandchildren.
Suggest you contact an attorney skilled in family practice in your state for counsel on this matter.
How much jail time can you get for owning a marijuana plant in Texas?
The full length of your probation! If you were sentenced to five years of probation, you could be sentenced to five years, even if the violation occurred on the last day of your probationary period. (That's a pretty tough pill to swallow--five years in prison when one year in jail was the most you could have received.) I've actually seen someone who'd served 9 years and 11 months of a 10 year probation get sentenced to 10 years. Don't mess with Texas, it's serious about crime!
How do you get gun rights back after domestic violence charge in ca?
Possible is the correct word. It will require a pardon from the Governor of California. Start by hiring an attorney- you will first need to petition the Superior Court for a Certificate of Rehabilitation. If granted, that becomes a petition for pardon from the Governor. It is his decision ONLY whether a pardon should be granted.
What form do you use to give legal medical power of attorney for your children?
That type of power of attorney is also called a Child Medical Care Authorization Form.
Can you carry a gun in your truck when you buy it new without a permit?
In the majority of the US states, as long as you leave it in the original box, yes. If you live in Illinois, Cal, or big city in the North East, only criminals are allowed to carry firearms. Law abiding citizens get prosecuted.
What is the age required to be in handgun training?
In most U.S. states, there is no minimum age to take training, but you must be 21, according to federal law, to own one.
Is it illegal to warn someone of the location of the police officer?
yes,it is illegal to warn someone of the location of a police officer if the officer is running a speed trap,or in some way trying to catch one or more person(s) breaking a law(s) without knowing a police officer is present,it is called interfering with police officer(s)in the line of duty.
Does the state of Missouri share to power to tax with the national government?
Yes, they can tax. There are state, local, and federal taxes.
Is it legal to carry an expandable baton in Maryland?
It is not explicitly legal or illegal, and could be either, as several factors are involved.
In Maryland, the non-firearm weapon law Title 4-101 makes it illegal to carry a "dangerous weapon" concealed. It is not illegal to carry a "dangerous weapon" openlyunless it is carried with intent of harming another person in an unlawful manner, or if the person is under 18, it is after sunset, and said person lives in one of several counties in MD.
The tricky part is if a baton counts as a "dangerous weapon" at all. The law defines it as including a "dirk knife, bowie knife, switchblade knife, star knife, sandclub, metal knuckles, razor, and nunchaku." Notice nothing resembling a baton is included in that. However, the definition does not limit itself to those named weapons, as it can be applied to almost anything. In practice though, the object has to be used in a criminal manner or there must be some sign of criminal intent. There are a couple of reasons for this:
1. "Dangerous weapon" is a vague term and thus could be ruled unconstitutionally vague by a court of law if the person was tried.
2. The law contains an exception for people who "carries the weapon as a reasonable precaution against apprehended danger." In other words, for purposes of self-defense.
3. A baton is designed to be a less-than-lethal device used to subdue rather than kill.
Therefore, the legality of carrying a baton concealed is based on the carrier's intent and the circumstances it is discovered by a police officer. A well-kept person of good moral character would likely never attract a police officer's attention in the first place, and if he or she happens to use a baton to fight off a mugger, they would likely not be prosecuted. Whereas a seedy individual with a criminal record who is caught loitering in a bad part of town might face arrest for carrying a weapon.
What are the laws on male police officers searching females in the state of Illinois?
Because police agencies each have their own policies, there is no specific law that covers all police officers in the state of Illinois. The general rule seems to be that a female is as able to use a concealed weapon against an officer as a male and, even if a female officer is not available, the female suspect must be searched. A male officer searching a female suspect should have a witness to the search.
Any officer is to search the person before putting them in the police car for safety reasons. a male officer can search a female and a female officer is allowed to search a male, no matter what.
See the related link for information on this subject or you can visit the Illinois ACLU website for information specific to Illinois.
Can a convicted felon live with a person that has a handgun in Indiana?
I do not think so, most states do not permit a convicted felon to be around hand guns. Especially if they are on parole or probation, and the Parole officier can and will come to your home unannounced and if they see that or feel that may be the case, they can violate the parole.
How much jail time does possession of drugs felony 3 carry in Ohio?
In 2003 it was punishable by one to five years.
Can felons rent apartments in MN?
Try St. Stevens church. They have a program to help felons and people with various barriers to get housing. They also help felons with employment issues.
(612) 879-7635 employment assistance
(612) 874-0311 main number
http://www.ststephensmpls.org/ website
Can you own a gun if your non-violent felony is expunged in Maryland?
If you do not have a felony on your record anymore you should be able to purchase/own a gun. The powers that be will have the final say on that though, when you go try to buy a gun from a dealer/store and they run the check on you.
I am unsure if having a prior felony, even if expunged from the 'public' record, would disqualify you from being able to purchase a gun. You could just try to purchase one and see what they say about it, the dealer/store can only tell you No, we can't sell you a firearm. The courts/Police may have something to say though.
You should first write your State's Attorney General and specifically ask them about your situation, to see if you can legally own a firearm with the expunged (from the public view) non-violent felony record.
Having a felony expunged from your record only removes the record from 'public' view, the Police/Courts still have access to your 'private' records, that will still show you had a prior felony charge against you. This could be cause for denial of a sale or in your right to even own a firearm.
Get the answers from your Attorney General in writing, and I'd do it before even attempting to purchase/own a firearm, if you want to be on the safe side. Ask them about what specific codes/statutes either allow or deny you the right to own a firearm in your situation.
If you are not a violent person then it really should not matter either way. But the way the Government has tried to take control of everyone's lives, has robbed them of their liberties, and brought in a Police State, good luck in purchasing a gun from a dealer/store who runs a check. You are probably on a list somewhere yet that would deny you your right to bear arms for your own protection.
ADDED: Short Answer: If you were convicted of a federal felony - NO - you will not have your firearms rights restored.
If convicted of a Maryland state felony - SOME states DO grant restoration but still more states do NOT.
Check with the MD State authorities to determine if MD is one of the states that does. If so, there are certain legal procedures to be followed which you you must complete.
Can you legally shoot trespassers?
Answer
US Constitution:
"Amendment 4 - Search and Seizure. Ratified 12/15/1791.
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."
"Amendment 2 - Right to Bear Arms. Ratified 12/15/1791.
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
Yes legally if that person threatens you, your family, persons, houses, papers, and effects with deadly force you can legally shoot and kill them and it will legally be considered self defense.
Example:
Someone brakes in to your house while you and your family are sleeping.
By doing so the criminal has put you, your family, persons, houses, papers, and effects in a life or death situation. At that point they have violated the US Constitution, which is the supreme law of the United States of America. By doing so they forfeit any protection and or rights delegated to them by the US Constitution at that present moment because they have intentionally and maliciously violated your rights under the forth amendment of the US Constitution.
At this point you are protected by the second amendment of the US constitution and have the right to defend yourself, persons, houses, papers, and effects with deadly force as needed.
What can you do if you have no job and unemployment benefits have run out?
If you have exhausted your unemployment extensions (they vary with each state), try contacting the social services or human resources department of your state for suggestions. There are many services available for people in your situation during these turbulent times. There is help out there.
Welfare
How can you get a replacement for a lost gun permit?
What state? In Tennessee, you simply go the driver testing station and tell you you want to request a duplicate, and you can ask for as many as you like, at a cost of $5 each. I have several copies of mine kept in different places.
Can a felon get their gun rights to own a gun in the state of Maine back?
A convicted felon is banned from possessing a firearm under both Maine State Law, See Title 15 MRSA sec 393, and Federal Law, See Title 18 USC sec 922 (g) (1-9).
The only way that you can avoid this collateral consequence of a felony conviction in Maine is to get a Governor's pardon, but the process is difficult and they are not awarded if solely for the purpose to regain your right to possess firearms.
How is an estate administrator fee determined?
You should calculate one point four percent of the value of the estate that is to be executed to pay the fees of the estate executioner where the estate is calculated after your demise and ammounts to whatever the estate is worth at the time of your death and not decided upon before you die and the executor will then be paid one point four percent of that ammount Fees for an estate administrator will vary according to the particular state's laws. Since I don't know which state this is in, I cannot accurately answer it. However, in New Jersey executors and administrators receive the following percentages based on the value of the gross estate: 5% of the first $200,000. 3.5% on the excess over $200,000 up to $1,000.000. 2% on the excess over $1,000,000. In addition to this, they are entitled to 6% of the gross income that is earned by estate while it is being administered. And of course they are entitled to be reimbursed for legitimate expenses, including legal fees. Other states will probably have different formulas. This is for informational purposes only and not intended to be given as legal advice.
What is the penalty for giving a police officer false information in Mississippi?
This is America- you don't have to give the police ANY information, EVER.
Another View: WRONG!
In most cases cooperation will gain you lenience, and in some occurrences not answering or refusing to answer can be construed as obstruction of justice in Idaho; a misdemeanor arrestable offense.
How long do you need to be employed to collect NJ state unemployment benefits?
It took me almost three weeks. They just have to take their time verifying your paperwork and whatnot. Besides your first week is unpaid so you have to keep that in mind and if you are granted benefits, you won't get them until your third week of claiming them. It never hurts to call them.
Well, that all depends on what was the outcome why you were separated from your job, if it was a no fault of your own. Here in New Jersey and many States they set a penalty of up to 6 weeks if you were fired, Keep in mind if you were fired for misconduct you will be mailed a letter that you do not qualify for benefits for 6 weeks from the date you file without retroactive pay, if you were lay-ed off, or your hours were cut then you will have no problems of receiving within a week. I was fired Sept 22, 2009 I filed that day and receiving a letter for a phone interview on Oct 8th during the interview via Phone I explained why I was terminated ;fortunately my story was the same in which the company stated but the failed to mention a few things which was in my favor. On the 14th my unemployment was in my direct Deposit account I receive from the State of New Jersey the maximum of 601.00 weekly and I will be moving to San Antonio Texas. There are times when people do have to wait a bit longer, keep in mind if you were fired don't let anyone tell you that you will not receive unemployment that is false, you have to do commit a "Gross Misconduct" to be denied benefits, Good luck.
