Michigan's forests and natural areas are home to many species of animals that are hunted for their fur. To preserve this natural resource, Michigan's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) requires all trappers, even those hunting on private property,...
Trapping on Private Property in Michigan
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Little Known Federal Laws You Break Every Day
Most people believe themselves to be law-abiding citizens, and think of criminal law -- particularly federal laws -- as designed to deal with the undesirable element in society. But with the tens of thousands of federal laws and regulations which hav...
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North Carolina State Statutes Regulating Power of Attorney for Health Care
North Carolina law preserves each person's right to make his own health care decisions, including the right to choose to have a natural death without artificial nutrition or hydration, by allowing powers of attorney for health care and declarations r...
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Wisconsin Handgun Waiting Period
Wisconsin law defines a handgun as any weapon designed to be fired from one hand that expels a bullet through a smooth or rifled bore. To buy a handgun in the state, buyers must complete an application and wait for approval, which takes a minimum of...
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Is a Blood Test Required for Marriage in North Carolina?
North Carolina does not require you and your potential spouse to submit to a blood test prior to being legally married in the state. However, you must fulfill several other requirements before the state will recognize your marriage as valid. For exam...
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Medical Privacy Laws in Illinois
Illinois medical patients have privacy protections from both federal and state laws. Under these laws, medical providers like doctors and hospital staff must keep patient information private, disclosing it only to authorized persons. Patients can, th...
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Is It Illegal to Receive Things from Coaches After Signing Day?
National signing day is the day that many high school seniors sign national letters of intent to play sports for colleges and universities that are members of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). The letter of intent is a binding con...
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Grounds for a Judge to Overturn a Jury's Verdict in Alabama
The judicial system in the United States was founded on the idea that the fate of one accused of a crime should be decided by an impartial jury. Juries are generally granted wide latitude to decide guilt or innocence, determine an appropriate sentenc...
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Is There a Fine for Throwing a Cigarette Out the Window?
Tossing a cigarette out of a window can indeed get you fined. Every state has laws against littering, with some even mentioning cigarettes and cigarette butts specifically. Fines are a common penalty for this offense. However, if you throw your cigar...
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What Are Overruled and Sustained?
During a trial, an attorney will submit evidence or question a witness. When the opposing attorney objects to the evidence or the question the other attorney asked, the judge must decide to either overrule or sustain the objection.
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What Is an Anticipatory Breach?
An anticipatory breach – also called repudiation – is a way of breaking a contract. It may not happen without legal repercussions, however. An anticipatory breach gives the other party certain rights and remedies after you inform him that...
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Contaminated Food Lawsuits
Unless you have the time and inclination to raise, slaughter or harvest your own food, you're at the mercy of manufacturers and restaurateurs whenever you take a bite. Fortunately, quality control laws in the United States are strict, so you're typic...
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If Your Mortgage Is Paid Off Can a Lien Be Put Against Your Home?
Discovering that you own real property -- or any other kind of tangible asset -- can be a real boon for your creditors. If you borrow money and default on the loan, your real estate provides a way for creditors to ensure that they'll receive their mo...
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Pet Fee for Renters in California
Having a pet can be a blessing, but sometimes it's a hassle when trying to find a place to rent. Many landlords don't allow pets and some try to charge a fee for one. In California, a landlord cannot charge a nonrefundable pet fee, but can ask for an...
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School Attendance Policy in Michigan
Michigan lawmakers recognize that students are most successful when they attend school regularly from a young age, so the state created a compulsory attendance law to ensure that children attend school at certain ages. Local school boards can adopt t...
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How Old Must You Be to Buy Lottery Tickets in North Dakota?
Playing the lottery can be thrilling, especially when your winning numbers are called. The North Dakota Lottery regulates who can purchase a lottery ticket and who can claim the money from a winning ticket. Almost everyone can play by purchasing a ti...
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Why Do Judges Have the Right to Hold Lawyers & Others in Contempt of Court?
State and federal judges can hold lawyers, witnesses, spectators and others in contempt of court. Anyone appearing in court must consider its contempt powers when deciding how they will act in the courtroom. Judges use this power to keep control and...
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How Is the Landlord to Return the Security Deposit Under Georgia Law?
Most landlords ask their tenants to provide them with a security deposit when they move into a rental unit, to ensure that the landlord will have funds available for repairs if the tenant later damages the property. While the amount of the deposit ca...
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Legal Age to Drop Out of School in Texas
In Texas, children are required to attend school until they're 18-years-old. Failure to do so -- dropping out -- is against the law. However, lawmakers created several exceptions that could permit a student as young as age 16 to stop going to school,...
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Can a Landlord in Colorado Charge a Pet Deposit for a Service Animal?
In Colorado, as in many states, it is common for landlords to charge resident pet owners a pet deposit fee. Typically, the fee is used to pay for any damages caused by the pet during the tenant's residency. However, landlords are prohibited from requ...
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