Making Restitution: An Enhanced Penalty
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3 July 2019
A relatively new form of punishment for criminal acts has slowly crept into sentencing guidelines. Restitution is a financial payment made to the victims or to the next of kin of victims and is owed by the convicted perpetrator of the crime. If you have been arrested, being aware of what you are facing in terms of punishment is very important. Read on and speak to your defense attorney about victim restitution.
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3 Specialties Of Law To Look For In A Law Firm
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27 May 2019
Similar to the medical field, lawyers usually specialize in specific types of law to help their clients. Although lawyers don't have to do lengthy residencies and they usually just study small parts of the law during law school, once they graduate and go out on their own, that's when they specialize. If you are in need of a lawyer or if you're just curious about the law, then this article is just the thing or you.
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Using Your Wildcard Exemptions In Bankruptcy
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27 April 2019
Some people having financial difficulties put off filing for the debt relief they need due to fear of losing property. While some filers could be in a position to forfeit real estate, cars, or other property as part of the liquidation process, most filers never need to relinquish any property at all. As you might know, bankruptcy exemptions can help reduce the value of your property, and that can help it look less appealing to the trustee.
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The Roles And Responsibilities Of A Bankruptcy Trustee In A Chapter 7 Case
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22 March 2019
If you are thinking about filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and have already met with a lawyer about it, you should fully evaluate the pros and cons bankruptcy offers before going through with it. You should also find out the answers to any questions you may have about the process, and you might also want to learn more about the roles and responsibilities of the bankruptcy trustee who will be assigned to your case.
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