Maine Abortion Laws

• Statutory Definition of Illegal Abortion in Maine: Abortion is deemed illegal if it is ruled that the procedure was an intentional interruption of a pregnancy through the use of external agents.

• Maine's Definition of Legal Abortion: Abortion is deemed legal if the operation is performed before a medical professional rules the fetus to be viable; abortion is deemed legal after viability, only when the medical professional rules the procedure necessary to preserve the life or health of the carrying woman.

• Penalties for Unlawful Abortion: Class D Crime: the medical professional is ruled liable if he/she fails to perform required actions. Penalties for these actions include fines up to $1000. Medical professional will also be ruled liable if it can be determined that the individual did not take reasonable steps to preserve the life of the child: the medical professional in this situation may be subject to homicide, manslaughter and/or malpractice liability.

Maine Marijuana Laws

•    Possession: Over 1 lb. creates presumption of trafficking: Class E crime

•    Sale: Over 1.25 oz. creates presumption of furnishing: Class D crime

•    Trafficking: Class D crime; Possession of over 1 lb. or over 100 plants: Class C crime; Over 20 lbs. or over 500 plants: Class B crime

Maine DWI and DUI Laws

•    Maine imposes Zero tolerance laws when an individual below the legal age  is suspected to be unlawfully operating a vehicle; within Maine, the Zero Tolerance Blood Alcohol Content Level (BAC) cannot exceed .02%

•    The BAC limit for individuals of the legal age may not reach .08%

•  After receiving a DUI or DWI conviction, the charged individual is subject to losing his/her driving privileges for a minimum of 90 days; additional penalties may be palced on the individual, including severe fines, jail time or mandatory participation in alcohol education courses

Maine Gun Laws

•    Maine is “a shall” issue state for the right to conceal and carry. 

•    The issuing authority is the local police department or local government agency

•    Permits to carry a concealed firearm is issued within 30 days to applications who have resided in the state for a minimum of five years. These permits must be renewed after 4 years time.

•    Illegal arms in Maine: Machine guns and armor piercing ammunition

•    The following may not own a firearm in the state of Maine: Those individuals convicted of a crime that is punishable by imprisonment for one year or more.

Maine Adoption Laws

In Maine, individuals deemed as law-abiding citizens who are of sound mind and moral characters are permitted to adopt children:

•   An individual must maintain residence in the state for a period of no less than 6 months

•   Children above the age(s) of 14 must express consent with regard to a potential adoption

•    Within the state of Maine, the Department of Family Services mandates all adoptions

Maine Employment and Labor Laws

•    The minimum wage is 7 dollars and 15 cents

Maine Death Penalty Laws 

•    Maine does not practice capital punishment

Maine Gambling Laws:

•    Horse racing wagering is legal

•    Dog racing wagering is prohibited

•    Gaming is only permitted on Passamaquoddy tribal lands

Contact Maine lawyers for legal advice and assistance.

Maryland Abortion Laws

•    Statutory Definition of Illegal Abortion in Maryland: The procedure is not allowed when a medical professional decides that there is a reasonable likelihood that the fetus' maintains survival outside the womb.

•   Statutory Definition of Legal Abortion in Maryland: Abortion is allowed in the state when the operation is performed before the fetus is viable or where termination is necessary to protect the life of the carrying woman. Moreover, abortion will be permitted in Maryland when the health of the carrying woman or fetus is affected by genetic defects. All abortions in the state of Maryland must be performed with the least intrusive means possible.

Maryland Marijuana Laws

•    Possession: 1 yr. and/or $1,000; Bringing 100 or more lbs. into state is felony with penalty of up to 25 yrs. and/or fine up to $50,000; Subsequent offense: double penalties

•    Sale: Felony with penalty of 5 yrs. and/or fine of $15,000; 50 lbs. or more: felony with not less than 40 yrs.; Subsequent offense: double penalties, mandatory 2 yrs.

•    Trafficking: If the individual is charged as a “drug lord” the punishment will be 20-40 years in prison and/or a $1,000,000 fine

Maryland DWI and DUI Laws

•  Maryland imposes zero tolerance for drivers under found operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Maryland Zero Tolerance law is set at a BAC of .02%

•    The BAC  for individuals operating motor vehicles may not reach .08%

•    Individuals convicted of DUI or DWI charges are subject losing their  driving privileges for a period of no less than 90 days’ ;  penalties will range upwards of 1 year in addition to supplemental penalties including fines, interlock devices, jail time etc.

Maryland Gun Laws

•    Maryland has some of the strictest laws towards the possession, ownership, and right to conceal firearms in the country

•    Maryland states that short-barreled rifles, shotguns or any gun that contains more than 20 bullets is illegal

•    There is a universal waiting period of 7 days for the acquisition of all guns

•    The following individuals may now own a firearm in Maryland: 1. Fugitive from justice; 2. Convicted felon; convicted of crime of violence; 3. Habitual drunkard; 4. Addict/habitual user of narcotics/amphetamines/barbiturates; 5. If spent more than 30 consecutive days in mental institution for treatment; 6. Under 21 yrs.

Maryland Adoption Laws

•    Any person may be adopted in Maryland

•    Consent is required for children older than 10 years of age

•    Who may adopt in Maryland: Any adult may adopt in Maryland. The state's courts cannot deny petition for adoption based on the prospective parent's marital status. Married applicants must file jointly unless legally separated

Maryland Employment and Labor Laws

•    Within the state of Maryland, the minimum wage is 7 dollars and 15 cents awarded per hour of labor

Maryland Death Penalty Laws 

•    Maryland authorizes capital punishment

•    The minimum age is 18

•    Only those convicted of a homicide may be put to death

•    Lethal injection is the method of execution in Maryland

Maryland Gambling Laws

•    Wagering on horses is legal; off-track betting is legal

•    Slot machines are legal in certain counties. Occupying any building or vessel for the purpose of gambling is illegal

Maryland Child Laws

Within the state of Maryland, the following stipulations with regard to child laws and child custody are recognized:

•    Joint custody is permitted

Massachusetts Abortion Laws

• Statutory Definition of Illegal Abortion in Massachusetts: Illegal abortion refers to the knowing destruction of an unborn child or intentional expulsion or removal of the unborn child from the womb.

•  Statutory Definition of Legal Abortion in Massachusetts: For pregnancies under 24 weeks: Abortion may be performed in the state only by a medical professional and only if the medical professional believes it is in the party's best interest under the circumstances. For pregnancies beyond 24 weeks: A medical professional must provide written statement that the abortion is:

1) necessary to save life of mother;

2) continuation of pregnancy will impose substantial risk of serious physical or mental injury. In the state, no procedure can be performed which destroys or injures the fetus unless the medical professional believes that available procedures would pose a greater risk to the mother. All reasonable steps must be taken to preserve life and health of both the fetus and the carrying mother.

•    Penalty for Illegal Abortion: Violation of standards of performing legal abortion: fine of $500 to $2,000 and/or imprisonment 3 months to 5 years; violation of written consent and physician filing requirements: $100-2000 fine

Massachusetts Marijuana Laws

•    Possession: 6 months and/or $500; Subsequent offense: 2 yrs. and/or $2000; Over 50 lbs. is trafficking

•    Sale: 1-2 yrs. and/or $500 to $5000; Subsequent offense: 1-2.5 yrs. and/or $1000 to $10,000

•    Trafficking: 50-100 lbs.: 2.5-15 yrs. and $500 to $10,000; 100-2000 lbs.: 3-15 yrs. and $2500 to $25,000; 2000-10,000 lbs.: 5-15 yrs. and $5000 to $50,000; Over 10,000 lbs.: 10-15 yrs. and $20,000 to $200,000

Massachusetts DWI and DUI Laws

•  Massachusetts imposes zero tolerance laws in the event that a driver below the legal age is suspected to be unlawfully operating a motor vehicle; the state's Zero Tolerance Blood Alcohol Content Level (BAC) is set at .02%

•    The standard BAC in the state is .08%

•    Penalties for a DUI/DWI in Mass: 1 year license suspension for first offense, 2 years for 3rd offense, and 8 years for 3rd offense. With multiple offenses, mandatory alcohol education and treatment assessment is required. Moreover, vehicle confiscation may be initiated and an ignition interlock device may be placed on the driver's vehicle.

•   When a driver receives a DUI/DWI conviction, the individual is subject to the loss of driving privileges for no less than 90 days’; penalties range upwards of 1 year

Massachusetts Gun Laws

•    Illegal firearms in Massachusetts include: Machine guns or sawed-off shotgun and any firearm with an altered ID or serial number; silencers are also illegal in Massachusetts

•   The following individuals may not own a firearm in the state: 1. Illegal aliens; 2. Convicted felons; 3. Those who possess a history of severe alcohol or drug abuse; 4. Any individual under the age of 18 yrs. (individual between the ages of 15-18 may own a firearm only with parents' permission); 5. Any person who has previously been confined in a mental institution for mental illness

•    Massachusetts law requires all firearm owners to be licensed through their local police department. All applications, fees, interviews and fingerprinting procedures are processed at the local police department.

•    The state has some of the most stringent laws in regards to ownership and use; Massachusetts institutes five different licenses for gun owners.

Massachusetts Adoption Laws

•    Any person younger than the adopted may be adopted

•   Consent is required for children older than 12

•    The following individuals may adopt in the state of Massachusetts: Adults, may, subject to certain exceptions, petition for adoption any person younger than themselves; petitioner may not adopt their brother, sister, spouse, aunt, uncle of whole or half-blood

Massachusetts Employment and Labor Laws

•    Within the state of Massachusetts, the minimum wage is 7 dollars and 15 cents awarded per hour of labor

Massachusetts Death Penalty Laws 

•    Massachusetts does not practice capital punishment

Massachusetts Gambling Laws

•    Horse racing wagering is legal

•    Dog racing wagering is legal

•  All unsanctioned structures intended to house gambling activity is regarded as illegal in the state of Massachusetts

Disclaimer:

Due to the fact that individual state laws are constantly subject to change, individuals are encouraged to consult an attorney prior to engaging in any activity, action, or event in which the expressed legality may come into question. Furthermore, individuals interested in attaining information with regard to individual state legislature are also encouraged to perform independent research in order to substantiate the relevancy and current state(s) of specific legislation.  If you need legal advice and assistance, contact Michigan lawyers.

Michigan Abortion Laws

•    Statutory Definition of Illegal Abortion in Michigan: Drug, substance, instrument, or device employed with intent to terminate pregnancy for a purpose other than to increase probability of a live birth, to preserve the health of the child, or to remove a dead fetus. Partial Birth Abortion: Unlawful except to save the life of a mother endangered by physical illness, physical injury, or physical disorder when no other medical procedure will suffice

•    Statutory Definition of Legal Abortion: After viability, when necessary to preserve life of mother

•    Penalty for Illegal Abortion: Felony: fine to $2,000 and/or imprisonment to 4 years; if mother dies, manslaughter, fine to $7,500 and/or imprisonment to 15 years; violation of parental consent requirement is a misdemeanor.

Michigan Marijuana Laws

•    Possession: Misdemeanor with penalty of 1 yr. and/or $2000

•    Sale: Felony: less than 5 kg. or 20 plants: up to 4 yrs. and/or $20,000; 5-45 kg. or 20-200 plants: up to 7 yrs. and/or $500,000; Over 45 kg. or over 200 plants: up to 15 yrs. and/or $10,000,000; Sale to minor or near school property: up to double penalties

Michigan DWI and DUI Laws

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving while under the influence (DUI) charges exist in the event that an individual ingests illegal drugs, alcohol, or controlled-substances, which may impair their respective ability to safely operate a motor vehicle; the following DUI and DWI laws exist within the state of Michigan:

•    Zero tolerance laws exist in the event that an individual below the legal age permissible to consume alcohol is suspected to be unlawfully operating a motor vehicle; within the state of Michigan, the Zero Tolerance Blood Alcohol Content Level (BAC) cannot exceed .02%

•    The BAC limit for individuals operating motor vehicles may not reach .08%; this can constitute a DUI or DWI offense

•    In Michigan, there currently exist no supplementary penalties incurred due to BAC levels exceeding the expressed, legal limit

•    Implied consent is a legal instrument that is employed within the realm of a DUI Arrest that entails a verbal or written contract resulting from the willing participation in a regulated activity, such as the operation of a motor vehicle; within Michigan, law enforcement agents are permitted to act in accordance with implied consent laws

•    Upon a DUI or DWI conviction, and individuals is subject to undergo the loss of driving privileges for a period of no less than 90 days’ time;  penalties can range upwards of 1 year in addition to the installation of an ignition interlock device

Michigan Gun Laws

•    There is no waiting period for the acquisition of firearms in Michigan

•    Illegal firearms in Michigan: Machine gun; automatic or semi-automatic weapons; silencers; mufflers; armor-piercing ammunition

•    Who may not own firearms in Michigan: 1. Under 18 yrs.; 2. Committed felony; 3. Insane and not restored to sanity by court order or under order for commitment due to mental illness; 4. Must answer 70% of answers correctly on Basic Pistol Safety Questionnaire in order to purchase gun

Michigan Adoption Laws

In the state of Michigan, an individual who has been deemed as a law-abiding citizen who is of sound mind and moral character is permitted to adopt a child:

•    Within the state of Michigan, and individual must maintain residence for a period of no less than 6 months

•    Any individual may be adopted; children above the age(s) of 14 must express consent with regard to a potential adoption

•    Within the state of Michigan, the Family Independence Agency administers all adoption

•    Any person may adopt; if married, the spouse may join

Michigan Employment and Labor Laws

•    Within the state of Michigan, the minimum wage is 7 dollars and 15 cents awarded per hour of labor

•    State Holidays are listed as: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas – Veteran’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday, and President’s Day result in the closing of public institutions only upon the decision set forth by the local board of trustees and government

•    Within the state of Michigan, an individual’s employ cannot be terminated in the event that they report a violation or hazard taking place with regard to their respective employment – or place of employment

Michigan Divorce Laws

Within the state of Michigan, a divorce is defined as the termination of a marriage, which can occur upon a decision set forth by one or both partners involved in the marriage:

•    A divorce must be filed subsequent to 60 days residence within the state of Michigan; in the event that an individual –or individuals – were married in Michigan and lived there on a continuous basis, a time constraint for filing does not exist

•    ‘No Fault’ divorce does exist on the grounds of irreconcilable differences

Michigan Death Penalty Laws 

•    Michigan does not practice capital punishment.

Michigan Gambling Laws

Within the state of Michigan, Gambling is defined as the purposeful risking of any or all assets, property or monies with the intention of gain; a primary stipulation exists that expressed that the individual retains no control of peripheral outcome(s) with regard to any wagers set forth:

•    Horse racing wagering is legal

•    Dog racing wagering is legal

•    Licensed casinos are allowed and gaming on Native American land governed by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act is permitted

Michigan Child Laws

Within the state of Michigan, the following stipulations with regard to child laws and child custody are recognized:

•    Joint custody is permitted

•    The rights implied within  grandparental visitation are recognized

•    The wishes of any or all children involves are taken into consideration with regard to a custody decision

Disclaimer:

Due to the fact that individual state laws are constantly subject to change, individuals are encouraged to consult an attorney prior to engaging in any activity, action, or event in which the expressed legality may come into question. Furthermore, individuals interested in attaining information with regard to individual state legislature are also encouraged to perform independent research in order to substantiate the relevancy and current state(s) of specific legislation. 

New York Abortion Laws

Within the state of New York, Abortion is defined as the purposeful termination of a pregnancy through procedural means. Subsequent to the decision of Roe v. Wade, abortion became legal within the United States – however, New York state legislation expresses a variety of stipulations with regard to a legal abortion process:

•    A legal abortion may occur in the event that the protection and preservation of the life of the mother carrying a fetus is compromised as a result of a pregnancy; an abortion can take place in order to save the life of the mother only upon accredited and sanctioned medical review

•    An illegal abortion is deemed as an abortion process that occurs in the event that the health and wellbeing of the mother is not in danger; furthermore, an illegal abortion is defined as a procedure that occurs outside of legal, accepted, and authorized medical procedural protocol – in the state of New York, unauthorized individuals conducting abortions may be charged with applicable Class Felonies

•    Abortions granted within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy must take place within an authorized, accredited hospital facility; subsequent to 20 weeks of pregnancy, a licensed medical practitioner must be present for the procedure

New York Same-Sex Marriage Laws

New York recognizes the validity of Same-Sex marriages legally-preformed in other locations

New York Marijuana Laws

Within the state of New York, the possession of Marijuana – or Cannabis products – as well as the acts of growing or distributing marijuana without the expressed permission of the New York State Government is a punishable, criminal offense. The following penalties are associated with Marijuana within the state of New York:

Possession/Under the Influence of Marijuana

1.    Amount: 25 grams or less (first offense)

•    Penalty: none

•    Fines: $100

•    Classification: Civil Citation

2.    Amount: 25 grams or less (second offense)

•    Penalty: none

•    Fines: $200

•    Classification: Civil Citation

3.    Amount: 25 grams or less (3rd offense)

•    Penalty: 5 days’ incarceration 

•    Fines: $250

•    Classification: Misdemeanor

4.    Amount: 25 g to 2 ounces

•    Penalty: 3 months’ incarceration 

•    Fines: $500

•    Classification: Misdemeanor

5.    Amount: 2 to 8 ounces

•    Penalty: 1-4 years’ incarceration 

•    Fines: $1,000

•    Classification: Class A Misdemeanor

6.    Amount: 8 to 16 ounces (first felony)

•    Penalty: 1 – 15 years’ incarceration

•    Fines: $5,000

•    Classification: Class E Felony

7.    Amount: 16 ounces to 10 pounds (first felony)

•    Penalty: 1 – 15 years’ incarceration

•    Fines: $5,000

•    Classification: Class D Felony

8.    Amount: More than 10 pounds (first felony)

•    Penalty: 1 – 15 years’ incarceration 

•    Fines: $5,000

•    Classification: Class C Felony

Cultivation and/or Intent to Distribute Marijuana

Supplementary Charges include Possession, Sale, and Sale to a minor with regard to Drug Paraphernalia; Marijuana charges may be subject to increase to the proximity to a school zone – sale to a minor may also incur additional fines and incarceration

9.    Amount: 2 ounces or less (gift)

•    Penalty: 3 months’

•    Fines: $500

•    Classification: class B misdemeanor

10.    Amount: 24 grams

•    Penalty: 1 years’

•    Fines: $1,000

•    Classification: class A misdemeanor

11.    Amount: 25 grams to 4 ounces (first felony)

•    Penalty: 1 – 4 years’

•    Fines: $5,000

•    Classification: class E felony

12.    Amount: 4 to 16 ounces (first felony)

•    Penalty: 1-7 years’

•    Fines: $5,000

•    Classification: class D felony

13.    Amount: 16 ounces to 10 pounds (first felony)

•    Penalty: 1-7 years’

•    Fines: $5,000

•    Classification: class C felony

14.    Amount: 10 pounds or more (first felony)

•    Penalty: 1-15 years’

•    Fines: varies

•    Classification: class C felony

Medical Marijuana

Within the state of New York, Medical Marijuana is considered to be illegal both for patient use and cultivation

New York DWI and DUI Laws

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving while under the influence (DUI) charges exist in the event that an individual ingests illegal drugs, alcohol, or controlled-substances, which may impair their respective ability to safely operate a motor vehicle; the following DUI and DWI laws exist within the state of New York:

•    Zero tolerance laws exist in the event that an individual below the legal age permissible to consume alcohol is suspected to be unlawfully operating a motor vehicle; within the state of New York, the Zero Tolerance Blood Alcohol Content Level (BAC) cannot exceed .02%

•    The BAC limit for individuals operating motor vehicles may not reach .08%; this can constitute a DUI or DWI offense

•    In New York, supplementary penalties may be incurred due to BAC levels exceeding .18%

•    Implied consent is a legal instrument that is employed within the realm of a DUI Arrest that entails a verbal or written contract resulting from the willing participation in a regulated activity, such as the operation of a motor vehicle; within New York, law enforcement agents are permitted to act in accordance with implied consent laws

•    Upon a DUI or DWI conviction, and individuals is subject to undergo the loss of driving privileges for a period of no less than 90 days’ time;  penalties can range upwards of 6 months in addition to the installation of an ignition interlock device

•    Upon a second DUI or DWI conviction, an individual is subject to undergo the confiscation of their vehicle 

New York Gun Laws

A handgun is a firearm whose smaller size is fashioned to be used upon operation by one hand, which typically fire single round ammunition; within the state of New York, gun laws are as follows:

•    The sale, ownership, or possession of firearms with regard to convicted felons, minors under 16 years of age, or resident aliens;  individuals carrying illegal weapons on their person during the time of a crime, aggravated assault can be attributed to any coinciding criminal convictions imposed

•    A waiting period for the purchase of a firearm does not currently exist in the state of New York

•    Current listing or report of forearms considered to be illegal in the state of New York: Pistols, revolvers, and shotguns with barrel(s) less than eighteen inches in length; rifles with barrel length(s) less than sixteen inches, disguised firearms, machine guns, silenced firearms, stun guns, electronic dart guns, explosive ammunition, armor piercing ammunition, and a collection exceeding 20 firearms

New York Adoption Laws

In the state of New York, an individual who has been deemed as a law-abiding citizen 18 years or older who is of sound mind and moral character is permitted to adopt a child; individuals whom are wed must agree to an adoption in a joint fashion – individuals undergoing a dissolution of marriage must have been separated for a duration no less than 3 years:

•    Any individual may be adopted; children above the age(s) of 14 must express consent with regard to a potential adoption

•    Within the state of New York, and individual must maintain residence for a period of no less than 3 months

•    Within the state of New York, the Department of Social Services mandates all adoptions

New York Employment and Labor Laws

•    Within the state of New York, the minimum wage is $7.15 – $7.25awarded per hour of labor

•    Within the state of New York, an individual’s employ cannot be terminated in the event that they report a violation or hazard taking place with regard to their respective employment – or place of employment

New York Divorce Laws

Within the state of New York, a divorce is defined as the termination of a marriage, which can occur upon a decision set forth by one or both partners involved in the marriage:

•    A divorce must be filed by an individual resident of New York

•    ‘No Fault’ divorce does exist on the grounds of a separation taking place for 1 years’ time

•    Additional grounds for divorce can include cruelty, adultery, criminal conviction, and abandonment

New York Death Penalty Laws

Within the state of New York, Capital Punishment – or the Death Penalty – is legal; however, additional stipulations exist with regard to this procedure:

•    In the event of mental incapacity or pregnancy, capital punishment is disallowed

•    19 years of age is the expressed minimum age permissible for a capital punishment sentence

•    Within the state of New York, 1st Degree Murder is considered to be the only crime punishable by death

•    The accepted means of capital punishment is the administration of lethal injection

New York Gambling Laws

Within the state of New York, Gambling is defined as the purposeful risking of any or all assets, property or monies with the intention of gain; a primary stipulation exists that expressed that the individual retains no control of peripheral outcome(s) with regard to any wagers set forth:

•    Licensed Horse racing wagering is legal

•    Any and all unsanctioned structures and facilities intended to house gambling activity are deemed as illegal in the state of New York

New York Child Laws

Within the state of New York, the following stipulations with regard to child laws and child custody are recognized:

•    Joint custody is permitted

•    The rights implied within grandparental visitation are recognized

•    The wishes of any or all children involves are taken into consideration with regard to a custody decision

Disclaimer: 

Due to the fact that individual state laws are constantly subject to change, individuals are encouraged to consult an attorney prior to engaging in any activity, action, or event in which the expressed legality may come into question. Furthermore, individuals interested in attaining information with regard to individual state legislature are also encouraged to perform independent research in order to substantiate the relevancy and current state(s) of specific legislation. 

Nebraska Abortion Laws

Within the state of Nebraska, Abortion is defined as the purposeful termination of a pregnancy through procedural means. Subsequent to the decision of Roe v. Wade, abortion became legal within the United States – however, Nebraska state legislation expresses a variety of stipulations with regard to a legal abortion process:

•    A legal abortion may occur in the event that the protection and preservation of the life of the mother carrying a fetus is compromised as a result of a pregnancy; an abortion can take place in order to save the life of the mother only upon accredited and sanctioned medical review

•    Individuals pregnant as a result of rape, abuse, or incest will require the expressed permission from a licensed, accredited medical professional with regards to an abortion

•    An illegal abortion is deemed as an abortion process that occurs in the event that the health and wellbeing of the mother is not in danger; furthermore, an illegal abortion is defined as a procedure that occurs outside of legal, accepted, and authorized medical procedural protocol – in the state of Nebraska, unauthorized individuals conducting abortions may be charged with Class 3 Misdemeanor charges

Nebraska Marijuana Laws

Within the state of Nebraska, the possession of Marijuana – or Cannabis products – as well as the acts of growing or distributing marijuana without the expressed permission of the Nebraska State Government is a punishable, criminal offense. The following penalties are associated with Marijuana within the state of Nebraska:

Possession/Under the Influence of Marijuana

1.    Amount: 1 ounce or less (first offense)

•    Penalty: none

•    Fines: $300

•    Classification: receipt of civil citation

2.    Amount: 1 ounce or less (second offense)

•    Penalty: 5 days’ incarceration

•    Fines: $400

•    Classification: misdemeanor

3.    Amount: 1 ounce or less (subsequent offense)

•    Penalty: 7 days’ incarceration

•    Fines: $500

•    Classification: misdemeanor

4.    Amount: 1 ounce to 1 pound

•    Penalty: 7 days’ incarceration

•    Fines: $500

•    Classification: misdemeanor

5.    Amount: More than 1 pound

•    Penalty: 5 years’ incarceration

•    Fines: $10,000

•    Classification: felony

Cultivation and/or Intent to Distribute Marijuana

Supplementary Charges include Possession, Sale, and Sale to a minor with regard to Drug Paraphernalia; Marijuana charges may be subject to increase to the proximity to a school zone – sale to a minor may also incur additional fines and incarceration

6.    Amount: Any

•    Penalty: 1 – 20 years’ incarceration; minimum sentence of 1 year

•    Fines: $25,000

•    Classification: felony

7.    Amount: Any (sale to a minor)

•    Penalty: 3 – 20 years’ incarceration; minimum sentence of 3 year

•    Fines: $50,000

•    Classification: felony

8.    Amount: Any (within the vicinity of a school zone)

•    Penalty: 3 – 50 years’ incarceration; minimum sentence of 3 year

•    Fines: $50,000

•    Classification: felony

Medical Marijuana

Within the state of Nebraska, Medical Marijuana is considered to be illegal both for patient use and cultivation

Nebraska DWI and DUI Laws

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving while under the influence (DUI) charges exist in the event that an individual ingests illegal drugs, alcohol, or controlled-substances, which may impair their respective ability to safely operate a motor vehicle; the following DUI and DWI laws exist within the state of Nebraska:

•    Zero tolerance laws exist in the event that an individual below the legal age permissible to consume alcohol is suspected to be unlawfully operating a motor vehicle; within the state of Nebraska, the Zero Tolerance Blood Alcohol Content Level (BAC) cannot exceed .02%

•    The BAC limit for individuals operating motor vehicles may not reach .08%; this can constitute a DUI or DWI offense

•    In Nebraska, supplementary penalties may be incurred due to BAC levels exceeding .15%

•    Implied consent is a legal instrument that is employed within the realm of a DUI Arrest that entails a verbal or written contract resulting from the willing participation in a regulated activity, such as the operation of a motor vehicle; within Nebraska, law enforcement agents are permitted to act in accordance with implied consent laws

•    Upon a DUI or DWI conviction, and individuals is subject to undergo the loss of driving privileges for a period of no less than 90 days’ time;  penalties can range upwards of 1 year – this is in addition to the installation of an ignition interlock device

Nebraska Gun Laws

A handgun is a firearm whose smaller size is fashioned to be used upon operation by one hand, which typically fire single round ammunition; within the state of Nebraska, gun laws are as follows:

•    Within the state of Nebraska, minors under the age(s) of 18 are not permitted to own or purchase pistols, revolvers, or firearms fashioned with a short-barrel without supervision; convicted felons or fugitives are not permitted to own or purchase firearms with barrels exceeding 18 inches in length

•    A waiting period for the purchase of a firearm does not currently exist in the state of Nebraska

•    Current listing or report of forearms considered to be illegal in the state of Nebraska: altered firearms, sawed-off riles or shotguns, stolen firearms, and machine guns

Nebraska Adoption Laws

In the state of Nebraska, an individual who has been deemed as a law-abiding citizen who is of sound mind and moral character is permitted to adopt a child; individuals whom are wed must agree to an adoption in a joint fashion:

•    Any individual may be adopted; children above the age(s) of 14 must express consent with regard to a potential adoption

•    Within the state of Nebraska, and individual must maintain residence for a period of no less than 6 months, unless the individual for adoption is legally-classified as an adult

•    Within the state of Nebraska, the Department of Social Services mandates all adoptions

•    The statute of limitations available to challenge an adoption is 2 years’ time subsequent to the adoption

Nebraska Employment and Labor Laws

•    Within the state of Nebraska, the minimum wage is $6.55 – $7.25awarded per hour of labor

•    Within the state of Nebraska, an individual’s employ cannot be terminated in the event that they report a violation or hazard taking place with regard to their respective employment – or place of employment

Nebraska Divorce Laws

Within the state of Nebraska, a divorce is defined as the termination of a marriage, which can occur upon a decision set forth by one or both partners involved in the marriage:

•    A divorce must be filed by an individual resident of Nebraska; one member of the couple in question must be a resident of the state of Nebraska

•    ‘No Fault’ divorce does exist on the grounds of irretrievable breakdown

•    Divorces may only be filed no less than 60 days subsequent to the marriage ceremony

Nebraska Death Penalty Laws

Within the state of Nebraska, Capital Punishment – or the Death Penalty – is legal; however, additional stipulations exist with regard to this procedure:

•    In the event of mental instability or pregnancy, capital punishment is disallowed

•    The minimum age permissible for a capital punishment sentence is 18 years of age

•    Within the state of Nebraska, homicide is considered to be the only crimes punishable by death

•    The accepted means of capital punishment is the administration of electrocution

Nebraska Gambling Laws

Within the state of Nebraska, Gambling is defined as the purposeful risking of any or all assets, property or monies with the intention of gain; a primary stipulation exists that expressed that the individual retains no control of peripheral outcome(s) with regard to any wagers set forth:

•    Licensed Horse racing wagering is legal

•    Gambling is permissible on Native American land; any and all unsanctioned structures and facilities intended to house gambling activity are deemed as illegal in the state of Nebraska

Nebraska Child Laws

Within the state of Nebraska, the following stipulations with regard to child laws and child custody are recognized:

•    Joint custody is permitted

•    The rights implied within grandparental visitation are recognized

•    The wishes of any or all children involves are taken into consideration with regard to a custody decision