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.
Recent changes to North Carolina expunction laws open up new opportunities for people to clear up their criminal record. Effective December 1, 2017, the waiting period to expunge records related to a conviction for a nonviolent crime will be reduced, and there will be no limitation as to the number of dismissed charges or not guilty verdicts that may be expunged.