My sister claims I hurt her toe by closing my door as she was pushing against it when she came to my home. She filed an assault charge against me. Does she have a good case against me?

March 20th, 2024

In Texas, can a confession of judgment be used to get a default judgment against me if I emailed a counter offer that was never accepted, and can I face criminal charges for writing a bad check?

September 4th, 2024

I have a service-oriented drafting company. My employee of 4 1/2 years is making major mistakes that are costing the company thousands of dollars. His personal issues seem to be affecting his performance. Can I legally keep his vacation and sick pay to cover these costs, and what are the legal implications if I cannot pay him what he is owed upon termination?

May 23rd, 2024

If someone is convicted of a felony and it is later discovered that the accuser tampered with evidence, is that sufficient reason to overturn the felony conviction and dismiss the case or to have a new trial?

April 18th, 2023

An official transcript from a national board exam I have taken under nonstandard conditions (for a disability; well documented) will indicate 'Not taken under standard conditions.' Future employers will know I have a disability but not the specifics. I feel my rights are being violated and I am worried about my application being discarded despite my achievements. How can I ensure my disability is seen as a strength and not a disadvantage, and how do I protect myself from potential discrimination?

July 30th, 2024