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Bankruptcy Case for “Real Housewives” Star Reopened
What is it with people thinking they can get away with hiding stuff during bankruptcy? This time, it’s Teresa Giudice of “Real Housewives of New Jersey” fame who’s in hot water with the feds. The Bravo channel star pled guilty to bankruptcy fraud in 2014 after being caught with her husband hiding assets from bankruptcy…
Woman Playing Doctor Charged With Fraud
Police have charged a woman with fraud for running a phony dental practice from her Phoenix apartment. The 54-year-old woman apparently ran her fake dentist office for at least two years. Playing the Role Well Documents revealed that the unlicensed dentist played the role well; filling her apartment with dental instruments, including a saliva ejector…
Not So Fast, My Friend! Debunking Bankruptcy Myths
Perhaps because of urban legends, it’s quite common to stumble upon myths associated with personal bankruptcy. In this article, we’ll separate fact from bankruptcy fiction. Top Bankruptcy Myths If I file for bankruptcy, everyone and their mother is going to know about it! Unless you’re a celebrity or a major corporation, the only folks who…
Dogs Sinking Their Teeth Into Arizonians
Did you know that Arizona dog owners pay $20,000 more than the national average when their pets bite someone? One possible reason is that dogs and people are increasingly crowded together in expanding urban areas like Phoenix. A Costly Bite On average, dog owners in the Grand Canyon state – or their insurance providers –…
Cosby Team Prepares Defense for Sex Crime Trial
Long-time entertainer and comic Bill Cosby will stand trial for long-rumored incidents of sexual misconduct. According to reports, Cosby’s court date will be July 20. There’s no firm date on when his actual trial will begin. Cosby is facing three counts of felony indecent assault stemming from a 2004 incident involving an employee at his…
Feds Find $3 Million in Hidden Assets During Bankruptcy
Eight people are in hot water with the feds for hiding more than $3 million during their personal bankruptcy cases. The hidden assets included a $366,000 house, a $100,000 profit from a condo sale and a Jaguar sports car. Courting Disaster by Hiding Assets During Bankruptcy In a previous blog entry, we wrote about the…
Bad Faith Bankruptcy Not a Good Idea
If you decide to seek relief from overbearing debt by filing for bankruptcy, it’s imperative that you do so in good faith. In this article, we’ll discuss bad faith bankruptcy and why you do not want to be a part of it. Bad Faith Bankruptcy at a Glance While the majority of bankruptcy cases are…
Police Can No Longer Tell You DUI Tests Are Required
A ruling from the Arizona Supreme Court says that police officers who tell drunken driving suspects that they’re required to submit to alcohol testing are actually violating the drivers’ Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable warrant-less searches. Because drunken-driving suspects actually do have the right to refuse to testing, the Court’s ruling says that law officers…
Pleading Not Guilty Can Be a Smart Move
In a previous blog entry, we shared news of a Phoenix woman and her live-in boyfriend being arrested for huge quantities of drugs – including meth, a meth lab, LSD, cocaine, marijuana and heroin – as well as counterfeiting and child abuse. The couple have since entered a plea of “not guilty” at their recent…