New at FindLaw: 10 State Laws You May Not Know

State laws can be confusing. Some laws are quite similar across state lines -- like the 0.08 percent blood-alcohol concentration limit for drivers 21 and over -- while others vary greatly.

That's why FindLaw's team of lawyer-writers has been hard at work on our State Laws section, where we break down some of the most sought-after laws from each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

The result: dozens of new pages on topics such as DUI and debit card fraud, specific to certain states. Check out these 10 new State Law pages to get a better idea of what you'll find:

Indiana

• Whistleblower laws: Not every state has laws that prohibit employer retaliation against whistleblowers, but Indiana extends such protections to both public and private employees.
• Living wills: For a living will to be valid in Indiana, it must be signed in the presence of two adult witnesses who are not related to the person creating the will.

Maryland

• Rape/sexual assault: Maryland differentiates between first- and second-degree rape, and also describes four different degrees of sexual assault.
• Lease/rental agreements: In Maryland, the security deposit for an apartment cannot exceed two months' rent, and a landlord must return a former tenant's deposit within 45 days.

Missouri

• Stalking: The Show-Me State defines stalking as "purposely and repeatedly engaging in an unwanted course of conduct that causes alarm to another person"; "alarm" is the fear of physical harm and "repeated" means two or more incidents.
• Protective orders: In Missouri, a temporary restraining order remains in effect for 10 or 15 days, depending on the circumstances. Permanent orders may last between six months to a year, and can potentially be renewed.

Tennessee

• Child custody: Tennessee's laws allow for joint custody and even grandparent visitation rights; courts are required to state, in writing, why the physical custody decision is in the child's best interests.
• DUI: In addition to the 0.08 percent BAC limit for drivers 21 and over, a BAC of 0.20 or higher can result in enhanced penalties in Tennessee.

Wisconsin

• Credit card/debit card fraud: In Wisconsin, credit and/or debit card fraud can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the amount that was fraudulently transacted.
• Medical records: A patient in Wisconsin can inspect and copy her medical records upon submitting a statement of informed consent; a patient can also authorize someone else to inspect or copy such records.

Of course this is just a sample of what's available at FindLaw's State Laws section. Check out the laws in your area today to be a smarter, better-informed citizen of your state.