Two sections have been removed from a previous version of this story. One section stated that it is illegal to fish for whales on Sundays, and the other section stated that it is illegal for more than five women to live together in a house. Two additional sections about the legal protection of carrier pigeons...
According to the Animal Legal Defense Fund, North Dakota is now ranked as the worst state for animal protection laws. This information comes from the annual U.S. State Animal Protection Laws Ranking Report. The Animal Legal Defense Fund is a leading organization that advocates for animals in legal matters. The 18th annual year-end report (2023)...
Many people are leaving California in large numbers, and it seems that Democratic politicians in California are not showing any regret. Instead, they are continuing to support their policies by introducing several new laws that are considered to be negative. Carl DeMaio and Reform California have made a list of the top 5 worst new...
There are many strange laws in different parts of the United States. In Alabama, you could get in trouble for wearing a fake mustache in church. Washington State has passed laws that make it illegal to harass Bigfoot, purchase a mattress on Sundays, and sleep in an outhouse, unless it is your own outhouse. Curious...
New York City is known for its green spaces and parks. In March 2021, the Governor of New York at that time, Andrew Cuomo, made a new law that made marijuana legal in the state. The lawmakers had been working on passing the guidelines since 2018, but they faced delays in discussions about tax revenue...
Medical marijuana has been legal in Florida since 2016 when Amendment 2 was approved by a large majority of voters, with 71.3% of the vote. The beginning was uncertain. The initial attempts to legalize medical marijuana failed. Even after the amendment was passed, smoking medical marijuana was still banned at first, despite public outcry. In...
Starting this week, Ohio has made the use of recreational marijuana legal. This makes Ohio the 24th state in the U.S. to do so. It happened only one month after voters approved Issue 2 in the November election. Before the new law becomes official on Thursday, December 7th, here are some important things you should...
Does it seem like there are new cannabis shops opening up on every corner in Austin? Throughout the country, people’s attitudes towards marijuana are becoming more accepting. Local policies have been changing quickly, which can make it difficult to always know the current laws. Many people ask us at Chris Perri Law, a criminal defense...
In Minnesota, adults who are 21 years old or older can now legally use and have cannabis. This makes Minnesota the 23rd state in the country to allow cannabis for recreational use. A new store has opened on the Red Lake Nation in north-central Minnesota where people can now buy marijuana for recreational use. Here...
Bed bugs are small insects that feed on blood. They can be found in different places like homes, hotels, schools, and sleeping areas. Although they don’t spread diseases, having them around can cause itching, allergies, and psychological distress. Bed bugs are difficult to get rid of because they can hide in small spaces, survive for...