Does an arrest show up in a background check?

It depends on which type of check - which agency or service. In Nevada, arrests will show up on your record, called a "SCOPE" here.

Am I too old for law school?

No, you're not too old. There are always a handful of attendees in their thirties, and if you go to a 'regional' or 'local' school then there will...

I was employed as executive director of a non-profit which closed in 2007 in Georgia. Am I iable for unpaid state taxes?

More information is required for an answer: Have you received a notice from the state agency? What taxes (it was a non-profit, right)? Where you...

Work over 40 hours a week, but only get paid for 40 hours. Legal?

Are you an hourly employee? Are you a salaried employee? W2 or 1099? Are you a manager of others? Are you a licensed professional? Are you...

Can I be demoted just so they can give my job to someone else

Yes. Craig said, it might not be fair but it's not illegal.

I would look to the signed lease for terms that control this. And I wouldn't be surprised that it does have modest increases for additional...

Can I sue my work for discrimination?

You're in the opposite situation of most claimants, since they are denied a reduction in hours. Call the nearest EEOC office and ask for an intake...

My son is a police officer. He claims that anyone who is arrested should NOT excercise their right to remain silent.

I have represented officers. Many are completely shocked when they themselves are accused and they realize how everything was not only *used*...

If im arrested and held without bond how long do they have to arraign me before my due process rights are violated

Probably not, and a day or two wouldn't be worth bringing a claim over.

Ex Wife has warrants for debt, anything I need to do?

What do you WANT to do? Why? Just to mess with her, or are they calling you too? Since we don't have debtor's prisons in America (technically -...