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.
This new bill will give judges the power to totally erase certain class B and certain class C felonies from off the records. If people have arrests or convictions that have passed the eligibility requirements for being sealed, they too can be expunged. Certain types of crimes cannot be expunged like sex crimes or violent crimes. There will be a waiting period of five years once a sentence is completed before these cases can be considered. Applicants must prove they have stayed out of trouble ...