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There is no uniform law throughout the country that spells out what type of identification a voter must present in order to cast a ballot. In fact, voter identification requirements have been an active area for new legislation in a number of states around the country. That means there are significant differences from state to...
Are you familiar with the voting laws in your state? There is a significant variation in voter identification requirements throughout the United States. While 18 states require no identification at all to vote –– there are 11 states that strictly require either a photo identification or an ID without a photo. These states – Arizona,...
Depending on where you live in the country, the identification requirements necessary to vote could range from no documents needed – in states like New York and Nevada – to a list of photo IDs that are required or you will not be allowed to vote. In between those extremes are 22 states that do...
Have you just turned 18 years old? Or, have you decided that it’s time to vote for the first time – either in the Presidential election on Nov. 8 or another race? If so, there are some different rules that when it comes to identification requirements that first time voters must follow. These rules in...
While most people might be used to thinking of birth certificates as unalterable legal documents, there are some circumstances in which you can make changes. We put together this guide to answer the frequently asked questions about amending a birth certificate to correct mistakes, change the name of a parent, adopt a child, make a gender...
While the general punishment for a first offense DWI conviction is similar throughout the country – a fine, driver’s license suspension and the potential of time in jail – the specifics can vary quite significantly from state to state. Which states have the toughest penalties for a first offense DUI? For the purpose of this...
There’s no doubt a DUI conviction can change a person’s life – whether it’s the fines, surcharges and court costs, the potential jail time or the impact of having a conviction when it comes to applying for jobs or housing. At least the fact of getting that conviction wasn’t something that had to be announced...
After all of the fines and fees have been paid, the driver’s education and alcohol programs have been completed and your driver’s license has been restored, there still is the matter of a DUI conviction on your record. Even a misdemeanor DUI – and first offense DUI convictions commonly are misdemeanors – can pose a problem...
The look back period, also referred to as the washout period in many states, refers to the amount of time prosecutors can consider previous drunken driving convictions when it’s time to decide on an appropriate sentence. For example, the look back period in the state of Missouri is 5 years. That means if a DUI in...
There is a significant difference in the way individual states regulate roadside breath tests, also known as preliminary breath tests (PBT) and preliminary alcohol screening (PAS). A chemical test to assess a driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is conducted at a police station or hospital after a driver has been arrested for suspicion of drunken driving....