FindLaw's Halloween 101 Has Got it All

By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. on October 27, 2011 | Last updated on March 21, 2019

It's less than a week to All Hallows' Eve,

so it's time for some of FindLaw's wonderful things.

Whether you're curious about Halloween laws

or the best costume yet,

we here at FindLaw are your best bet.

We know about nunchucks and sobriety tests;

also how to get through Halloween

without an arrest.

So before you dress up and head out to drink,

give the following posts a bit of a think.


In other words, below you'll find a collection of some of our best posts about Halloween laws and other related legal information. Remember, a police-free holiday is a happier holiday for all involved.

FindLaw's Halloween 101 graveyard graphic


First, to address everyone's most pressing costume-related inquiries, we have:

And of course, on every holiday, you should worry about your safety--and the legal liability of throwing a party:

If we haven't already destroyed your impending Halloween fun, consider the following and then make any necessary changes to your night:

This is what happens when you fail to heed the above advice:

And just for kicks, let's add a few lawsuits to the Halloween law mix:

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