Can i sue for defamation at my job?

Defamation (sometimes called “libel,” if it’s written, or “slander” if it’s oral) requires the plaintiff to prove that the defendant: (1)...

If I gave a gun to my neighbor. That turned out to be a sawed off shot gun (me not knowing it was.

Yes. You can be charged with possession (and perhaps even "sale") of an unlawful weapon. Of course, you could argue that, since your father gave...

Depends on what you mean by "trouble." While it's highly unlikely the police would take any action (even though they could, legally), that's not...

Can I recant my domestic violence accusation?

Regardless of whether your son's father actually pointed the gun at you, and regardless of whether it was a fake, the fact that he was upset and...

What happens when they send you a bill of everything you were going to steal?

You SHOULD be scared! You committed a felony, and the store could have -- and still may -- call the police. I hope you got a copy of that paper...

What are my legal choices after a private school wrongfully released me from my coaching contract

In general, a binding legal contract requires: (1) Capacity, (2) Intention, (3) An offer, (4) Acceptance, and (5) Consideration. In other words,...

Can my employer deduct hours from me when I completed 50% of the work.

No. Your manager must still pay you at least the minimum wage for every hour you ACTUALLY worked (regardless of what the flat rate manual says).

Is my employer violating any pregnancy discrimination laws [federal or state]?

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (“PDA”), passed in 1978, prohibits an employer from discriminating against an employee because the employee is...

Do I have a wrongful termination case?

Texas, like almost every other state, is an “at-will” employment state. That means, unless you have a contract that says otherwise (and you...

Minnesota, like almost every other state, is an “at-will” employment state. That means, unless an employee has a contract that says otherwise (and...