Bankruptcy fraud is serious business. Lately, bankruptcy fraud has been making the news as entertainers and wealthy reality stars are charged or convicted of the crime. While you may not be trying to compete, the wrong move can not only ruin your chances for a bankruptcy discharge, it can land you in legal hot water. If that happens, you'll need a criminal defense lawyer instead of a bankruptcy attorney. This is what you should know. [Read More]

A criminal defense lawyer is going to be the best resource at your disposal if you should ever be charged with a serious crime. A criminal defense lawyer can help you negotiate plea bargains and find assistance that may be able to strengthen your defense. Plea Bargains In many cases, the plea bargain is designed to wrap the case up quickly by having you plead guilty to the charges against you, or a lesser charge, in exchange for a lighter sentence. [Read More]

The next time you are pulled over by a police officer and given a traffic ticket, don't just pay the fine. It does not matter if it is a large fine or not, you should consider having a traffic violations lawyer from a firm like Hogan-Kimrey LLP Attorneys At Law look at the ticket and see what can be done. Here are a few ways an attorney can help. Dismissal of the Citation [Read More]

If you are charged with a serious crime, but you don't have the funds to pay an attorney, what are your options? You may have more than you think.  Court appointed legal assistance You are probably aware of your right to a court-appointed lawyer, but if you don't meet income level guidelines, this option may not be readily available to you. However, while you may have a high income and possess some assets which would typically disqualify you for assistance, you may wonder how you can afford an attorney since you might also be deeply in debt or have significant medical or other expenses. [Read More]