QUESTION
Can legal fines and fees be discharged with a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Asked on Jan 23rd, 2014 on Bankruptcy - Nebraska
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Fines and fees regarding a DUI along with the normal situation of creditors in Idaho.
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General Practice Attorney serving Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Michael B. McFarland, PA
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Fines are generally not dischargeable, nor are orders for restitution upon conviction of a crime. Not clear what "fees" are. If they are legal fees for private counsel that have not yet been paid, they are probably dischargeable, but if they were for a court-appointed counsel, and the conviction order requires payment, they are probably not. You should consult with an experienced bankruptcy attorney, who can review your paperwork and give you a more specific answer.
Answered on Jan 27th, 2014 at 10:13 AM
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Heineman Law Office
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No, they cannot. It is prohibited under Bankruptcy Code section 11-523(a)(7).
Answered on Jan 27th, 2014 at 8:37 AM