Is It Illegal to Flip Off a Cop in Wisconsin? Here’s What the Law Says
It is not illegal to flip off a police officer in Wisconsin. The act of giving a police officer the middle finger is generally considered protected speech under ...
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Is It Illegal to Leave Your Pet Chained Outside in Missouri? Here’s What the Law Says
In Missouri, there is no statewide law that explicitly bans chaining or tethering pets outside at all times, but there are important restrictions and local ordinances that regulate ...
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Understanding Your Knife Rights in Maryland: A Legal Guide
Maryland’s knife laws are nuanced and vary depending on the type of knife, the manner of carry, and your location within the state. In general, you are allowed ...
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This Town Has Been Named The Poorest In Indiana
Recent analyses using U.S. Census Bureau data and national surveys have identified Austin, a small town in southeastern Indiana, as the poorest town in the state. This designation is ...
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Can Tennessee Police Search My Phone During a Traffic Stop? Here’s What the Law Says
In Tennessee, police generally cannot search your phone during a traffic stop without a warrant. The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects you from unreasonable searches and ...
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Is It Illegal to Dumpster Dive in Massachusetts? Here’s What the Law Says
Dumpster diving is not expressly illegal under Massachusetts state law. There is no statewide statute that bans the practice, and, following the 1988 U.S. Supreme Court case California v. ...
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The Legality of Car Sleeping in Arizona: What You Need to Know
Sleeping in your car is generally legal in Arizona, as there is no statewide law that prohibits it. Arizona allows overnight stays at state-run rest stops, and many ...
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Washington Rent Increase Laws 2025: What Tenants Should Know
In 2025, Washington implemented statewide rent control through House Bill 1217. Under this law, landlords are prohibited from raising rent by more than 10% per year for existing ...
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Insect Invasion: 5 Virginia Cities Combatting Bed Bug Onslaught
Bed bug infestations are surging across Virginia, with several cities making national lists for their high rates of bed bug activity. Increased travel, urban density, and resistance to ...
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Understanding New Jersey’s Stand Your Ground Law
New Jersey does not have a Stand Your Ground law. Instead, the state imposes a duty to retreat before using deadly force in self-defense, except in very limited ...
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