Alaska Heating Assistance: Eligibility, Benefits, and How to Apply
Alaska's heating assistance program pays $350 to $6,125 per winter for fuel and electricity, paid straight to your vendor. Apply October 1 through April 30.
12 Best Interest Factors for Child Custody in Minnesota
Minnesota Statutes § 518.17 now lists 12, not 13, best interest factors for child custody in Minnesota; the older law had 13, and judges must weigh all 12.
Alabama Driver’s License Suspension: Causes, Hardship, and Reinstatement
An Alabama driver's license suspension runs 60 days to 5 years for points, DUI, insurance lapses, or court matters. Reinstatement requires paying ALEA a fee.
AB 109 Sick Leave: Accrual, Usage, and Retaliation Protections
AB 109 has nothing to do with sick leave. California's paid sick leave law is the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act, giving most workers 40 hours a year.
Aggravated Battery Felony in Georgia: Sentences and Defenses
Aggravated battery in Georgia is a felony punishable by one to 20 years, with higher minimums if the victim is police, elderly, family, or a school employee.
Air Rifle Laws in Illinois: Age, Chicago Ban, and Penalties
Air rifle laws in Illinois treat BB, pellet, and paintball guns as non-firearms, but high-powered pellet rifles require a FOID card, and Chicago bans them.
30-Day Permit in Arizona: Applying, Displaying, and Registering
Arizona's 30-day permit costs $15 and lets you drive an unregistered vehicle for 30 days. Only one is issued per vehicle every 12 months, with no extensions.
60-Day Notice to Vacate California: Just Cause, Service, and Deadlines
A 60-day notice to vacate in California is required when every tenant has lived in the unit for at least one year, under Civil Code Section 1946.1.
Age of Majority in Wisconsin: Rights, Duties, and Exceptions
The age of majority in Wisconsin is 18, giving adult rights to contract, vote, and own property. A few things still require 21, and criminal court begins at 17.
Ohio Menacing (R.C. 2903.22): Penalties, Defenses, and Sealing
An Ohio menacing charge is a fourth-degree misdemeanor carrying up to 30 days in jail and a $250 fine, but it can rise to a first-degree misdemeanor or felony.