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Will bankruptcy help me in a DUI accident?

Asked on Apr 06th, 2017 on Bankruptcy - California
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Bankruptcy Attorney serving Las Vegas, NV at A Fresh Start
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If you mean can you avoid paying for this crime and the damage it caused your victims, the answer is a loud NO. See 11 USC sec 523 for more information. You may be able to structure the repayment through Chapter 13, but you will not find a loophole to avoid paying through bankruptcy.
Answered on Jul 05th, 2017 at 7:30 PM

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Bankruptcy Attorney serving Salem, OR
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No. A bankruptcy will have no effect whatsoever on the DUI.
Answered on Jul 03rd, 2017 at 5:14 PM

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No, criminal restitution is not discharged in BK.
Answered on Jul 02nd, 2017 at 5:11 PM

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Commercial & Bankruptcy Law Attorney serving Powell, OH at Ronald K. Nims
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No, DUI is excluded from bankruptcy protection.
Answered on Jul 02nd, 2017 at 5:11 PM

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