Thus, there exists a continuum of PSE varieties-some more like ASL, others more like English. This can be illustrated in the following way. Pidgin Sign English in the Deaf Community from American Sign Language by Charlotte Baker-Shenk and Dennis Cokely. Drawing by Frank A. Paul. Washington, D.C.: Clerc Books, 1980.
In 38 states and the District of Columbia, most ex-felons automatically gain the right to vote upon the completion of their sentence. In some states, ex-felons must wait for a certain period of time after the completion of their sentence before rights can be restored.
1 If youâre convicted of another crime after having a prior conviction expunged, the expunged conviction may add to the severity of your sentence. 2  Most states donât allow expungement of serious, violent felonies. 3  Some states do not allow you to expunge felonies at all.