What should I do? I'm very poor and don't have money for a attorney. Will I go to jail?

You have been charged with a misdemeanor offense, and the judge has the power to put you in jail if you are convicted. Normally, however, most...

I am in a contract to purchase a home. If I back out now, would I just lose my earnest money besides owing my bank add'l fees?

Most purchase agreements I have seen have language allowing the seller to keep the earnest money if the buyer backs out of the contract. This is...

What can I do to get my step-mother to finally take responsibility for what she did?

You are allowed to sue, but you should first consider whether it is worth it if you are not likely to win. One reason you might lose is that most...

Will this prevent me from being admitted to law school or being allowed to sit for the bar exam?

Your application to law school, and your eligibility to be licensed as an attorney should be based on your conduct only. They should not use your...

Is it illegal for a 14 year old to smoke a vapor/E-cig? (Trying to stop smoking)

Yes, Ind. Code § 35-46-1-10.5, available at http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2015/ic/titles/035/articles/046/chapters/001/, makes purchase or...

If I fight this 14 year old and I'm 16 will I be charged with anything he was bad mouthing first

The law does not let you “fight” anyone because that person was “bad mouthing.” It has very little to do with your age or his age. If you punch...

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What is the statue of limitations for suing a company for accrued vacation in the state of Indiana?

Normally, the deadline to file a claim based on employment issues is two years. See Ind. Code § 34-11-2-1, available at...

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Do differing hourly "job codes" negate employer responsibility to pay at the overtime rate for hours worked in excess of 40?

There is information about unpaid wage claims at http://www.dol.gov/wecanhelp/faq.htm. Without having done any research, I believe this would be an...

Do I need an employment lawyer?

If you are not being paid time and a half for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week, you have a claim. If you win that claim, you can force...

How do I get emancipated in Evansville?

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-27, available at http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2015/ic/titles/031/articles/037/chapters/019/, allows for emancipation. ...