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Which of the Following Is a Legal Requirement for PFDs? Life Jacket Rules Explained
Federal PFD rules for recreational boats: an approved wearable life jacket per person, right size, good condition, readily accessible, a throwable on 16 ft+.
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Criminal Law
How to Get Charges Dropped Before Court Date: Realistic Options and What to Avoid
Only the prosecutor or judge can end a criminal case early. Realistic ways charges get dropped before court: weak evidence, motions, diversion and speedy trial.
Law
Legal Requirements When Selecting a Firearm for Hunting: What Federal and State Law Say
Legal requirements when selecting a firearm for hunting: who may have a gun under federal law, state caliber and method rules, blaze orange and migratory birds.
Family Law
Moving Out of State With a Child With No Custody Agreement: Who Has Rights and What to Do First
No custody order? Who has rights by default, how the UCCJEA six-month home-state rule works, the risks of moving first, and how to get an order before you go.
Criminal Law
In North Carolina, What Is the Age of Consent? The Statutes, Age Gaps and Penalties
North Carolina's age of consent is effectively 16. How the statutory rape, age-gap and school-personnel laws work, the felony classes, and registration rules.
Criminal Law
Is Dumpster Diving Legal in Florida? What Trespass Law Says About Posted and Fenced Land
Florida has no dumpster diving ban, but trespass after notice under Fla. Stat. 810.09 is a misdemeanor. How posting, fencing, theft and local rules apply.
Law
How Soon After Closing Can You Buy Furniture on Credit?
Why new credit before your mortgage closes can derail the loan, what lender rules and federal regulations require, and when it is safe to buy furniture.