Bankruptcy Blog - Criminal Law
At Oliveros & O’Brien we are at the leading edge of bankruptcy law and practice. Michael O'Brien is one of only three attorneys in the State of Oregon who is Board Certified as a Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist by the American Board of Certification. He is a frequent speaker at seminars for other attorneys on bankruptcy issues.
We also believe in giving our website visitors and our clients the opportunity to get current, accurate, and practical information about bankruptcy and financial matters. So every week on Monday morning we publish a blog. Their titles and short summaries are listed below, with the most recent one on top. Click on the “More...“ after each one to read the whole blog. Also, if you want to see all of our blogs in a certain catagory, just click on the appropriate one in the column to the right.
Avoid Becoming a (Bankruptcy) Crime Statistic
September 6, 2010 by Oliveros & O'Brien, P.C.
The Bankruptcy Court is not the place to be dishonest. Otherwise you could become the subject of a press release by the U. S. Attorney’s Office, like a recent one titled: “LOCAL BUSINESSMAN ENTERS GUILTY PLEA TO BANKRUPTCY FRAUD.” Although bankruptcy crimes are quite rare and seldom a reason for concern, avoid the risk by being honest and thorough with your bankruptcy attorney and trustee, as well as on all your bankruptcy documents.
In: Criminal Law
Really Big Bankruptcy Crimes
May 17, 2010 by Oliveros & O'Brien, P.C.
During the last two weeks we’ve been talking about bankruptcy crimes, what they are and some real-life examples. We’ve emphasized that only a very small portion of bankruptcy filers are ever accused of such a crime. Still, consumers and business owners considering bankruptcy should know about bankruptcy crimes, to know when to worry and when not to worry about them.
So far we purposely did not get into the sensational cases, to avoid the misimpression that bankruptcy crimes only happen in big cases. But now, here’s a taste of some more sensational, even outrageous, bankruptcy crimes.
In: Criminal Law
True (Bankruptcy) Crime Stories
May 10, 2010 by Oliveros & O'Brien, P.C.
In last week’s blog, we introduced bankruptcy crimes—what they are, their rarity, and their punishment. Now here are some stories of people who actually committed bankruptcy crimes and what happened to them.
In: Criminal Law
What Are “Bankruptcy Crimes”?
May 3, 2010 by Oliveros & O'Brien, P.C.
You may have heard of “bankruptcy crimes” and wondered what they are. You might even have worried about being accused of such a crime. We tell you here what you need to worry about bankruptcy crimes, and maybe more importantly what you DON’T need to worry about them.
In: Criminal Law
Dealing with Accusations of Business Fraud Through Bankruptcy
January 4, 2010 by Oliveros & O'Brien, P.C.
When a business goes bad, accusations often fly among the partners or owners about whose fault it was. Sometimes those accusations turn into criminal fraud charges being filed. Sometimes instead or in addition, they turn into a civil lawsuit for breach of contract, fraud, embezzlement, or breach of fiduciary duty. If you have been accused in any of these ways, filing bankruptcy may be the most effective way to resolve your situation.
Can Any Kind of Bankruptcy Help with My Criminal Debts?
November 23, 2009 by Oliveros & O'Brien, P.C.
Although most debts related to your alleged criminal behavior can‘t be written off in bankruptcy, there are a few exceptions that might make all the difference for you.
In: Criminal Law
You’ve Been Charged with a Crime and Money’s Really Tight: Where Do You Turn?
October 12, 2009 by Oliveros & O'Brien, P.C.
Bad things seem to happen in bunches. You are having trouble making ends meet financially. Life’s tense, and so you do something not so smart and you’re charged with a crime. Your life has turned upside down and you need help figuring out how to turn it back around. Where can you go for help? Who can help with both your criminal and financial predicaments? Is there any way that bankruptcy could help?
In: Criminal Law Debts