More Lessons In How To Destroy Your Bankruptcy Case
Former auto mogul, Denny Hecker, confessed to having a friend buy back his dirt bike and a Harley-Davidson motorcycle at a bankruptcy court auction of his belongings. The Pioneer Press, citing court papers filed...
Will Your Behavior During Bankruptcy Be Perceived As Manipulation?
One of the things we like to remind debtors of is that they must avoid the perception that they are attempting to manipulate the bankruptcy system. Behaviors that every debtor should avoid: Quitting a...
What Is Bankruptcy Fraud?
Bankruptcy fraud is any activity done by the debtor or someone acting on the debtor's behalf that's intended to manipulate the bankruptcy system to the benefit of the debtor and/or to the detriment of...
Failure To Disclose Previous Bankruptcy Jeopardizes Discharge
Gubernatorial candidate Nathan Deal is reeling after a U.S. bankruptcy judge ordered the reopening of a 2009 bankruptcy filing by Deal's daughter Carrie Deal Wilder and his son-in-law Clint Wilder. A U.S. bankruptcy trustee...
Warning: Disbarred Attorney Forging Bankruptcy Documents
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a disbarred lawyer charged with forging bankruptcy court documents and stealing more than $200,000 from individuals seeking legal help. The scheme that the disbarred attorney...
Former Auto Mogul Pleads Guilty To Bankruptcy Fraud
Former auto dealer Denny Hecker pleaded guilty to conspiracy and bankruptcy fraud and could face up to 10 years in prison. The bankruptcy fraud charge that Hecker has agreed to plead guilty to alleges...
Man Found Hoarding Gold and Silver Pleads Guilty To Bankruptcy Fraud
Donovan Lindhorst was placed in an involuntary bankruptcy in October 2007, but he didn't plan on allowing authorities to access to all of his assets. According to bankruptcy judge, Lindhorst hid gold, silver and...