To Pro Se or Not to Pro Se, that is the Question!
In Texas, the Rules of Civil Procedure, as well as the Constitutionallow individuals to do their own legal representation. We call this Pro Se representation. This has become very popular, since TV shows make it available for every oneto be inside the court room. Or so we think! ... more...

Not every push or shove violates the Fourth Amendment
Officers have qualify immunity Public officials acting within the scope of their official duties are shielded from civil liability by the doctrine of qualified immunity. Harlow v. Fitzgerald, 457 U. more...

How to Calculate Child Support in Texas
Determine how much net income your spouse makes Remember to include all income, i.e. rentals, royalties, overtime and any other possible money that your spouse makes. Remember to only use net income, more...

Why convicted individuals have a hard time asserting §1983 claims
Individual rights vs. conviction In federal practice, an excessive force claim can only be asserted for an individual convicted after the conviction has been reversed on direct appeal, expunged by ex more...

Get your civil case in federal court
Add all defendants at the beginning of litigation In federal practice, it would be more difficult to amend pleadings based on new parties and in many cases you have to ask for permission from the cou more...