West, TX Criminal Defense Law Firms & Lawyers

First, this does not sound like a business litigation case, i.e. a dispute between owners of or investors in a business entity.  This sounds more like a criminal law matter. These "ask a lawyer" questions generally are categorized by practice area.  You are more likely to reach a lawyer who practices in the area of law you need if you recategorize your question as in the practice area of "criminal law."Second, you probably need to contact directly an experienced appellate attorney who practices in the area of criminal law in or near the county where the conviction occurred.  A question like "can you help" is too vague to answer in a public Q&A forum like this.  Your loved one really needs to have an extensive privileged conference with a criminal defense attorney so that confidential details pertaining to the case can be discussed without making them public in a forum like this.  Be aware that the time to appeal once a trial is completed is very limited, so he should contact a criminal defense attorney with appellate experience immediately.

Sounds link you need to hire a labor law attorney and sue for wrongful discrimination or sexual harassment. The ABA has lots of variable rules if he is suspended, so there is not blanketed rules.

You have a good argument for a jury trial: you can argue it was your friend's. He even admitted it. Hire a lawyer to help you and you improve your chances of acquittal. Remember, even misdemeanors can have long lasting effects on your life.