Can a state enforce laws on its own residents?

Although your answer doesn’t say it directly, it presupposes that yes, states are allowed to enforce laws on their own residents even during times where they are not physically present in their state. – Sam I am says Reinstate Monica Jan 20 ’14 at 16:13 You must log in to answer this question. Not the answer you’re looking for?

Where does the law of the United States come from?

At both the federal and state levels, with the exception of the state of Louisiana, the law of the United States is largely derived from the common law system of English law, which was in force at the time of the American Revolutionary War.

When does the state law prevail over the federal law?

However, if a state law affords a person more rights than federal law, the state law is legally presumed to prevail, albeit only within that state. At the same time, if a state imposes more responsibility on its residents than the federal law, the state law prevails. If the state and federal laws are in explicit conflict, the federal law prevails.

Where does federal law apply in the United States?

Federal law is created at the national level, and applies to the entire nation (all 50 states and the District of Columbia), and U.S. territories.

What are the states that have common law?

1 Arizona 2 California 3 Idaho 4 Louisiana 5 Nevada 6 New Mexico 7 Texas 8 Washington 9 Wisconsin

What are the spousal States and community property states?

Below is a List of Spousal States and Community Property States: 1 Alabama 2 Alaska 3 Arkansas 4 Colorado 5 Florida 6 Illinois 7 Iowa 8 Kansas 9 Kentucky 10 Massachusetts

When does a common law marriage become community property?

All nine community property states recognize common law marriages established in other states allowing such marriages, although some other states do not. If spouses establish a common law marriage in a state recognizing such marriages and subsequently domicile in a community property state, they become subject to community property laws.

Which is the dominant legal system in the United States?

As common law is the dominant legal system in the United States, there has been a tendency for the courts, the government, and the public to apply common law principles and concepts to community property issues.