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New Project Is Targeting Crime in Phoenix Neighborhoods
The Violence Impact Project (VIP) has recently been launched in Phoenix after local business owners complained about drug dealing and other criminal activity in the city. This special project involves several local departments, including the police and housing and neighborhood services. Together, these departments are attempting to cut crime and improve the neighborhoods around 27th…
Can a Small Business Declare Bankruptcy?
Like individuals who are in financial distress, small businesses can file bankruptcy to alleviate the burden. If you are a small business owner and think that bankruptcy is your only option, be sure to speak with the bankruptcy attorneys at Oswalt Law Group in Phoenix. We have the experience and knowledge to help you determine…
Drug Crimes in Arizona
Drug crimes in Arizona that involve possession of illegal or prescription drugs can range from minor misdemeanors to felony charges. The severity of the charge will depend on three key factors: How much of the drug you had in your possession If the drug is being used, bought or sold at the time of the arrest…
Wage Garnishment – They Took My Paycheck!
If you are facing wage garnishment, you already know the terrible feeling you get when you suddenly realize your paycheck has decreased substantially. However, you do not have to submit to a wage garnishment when there are other options available to you. The bankruptcy attorneys at Oswalt Law Group in Phoenix want to help you…
Supreme Court Clarifies Power of Bankruptcy Judges
According to recent reports, the Supreme Court has declared that bankruptcy courts have the authority to rule on disputes that fall outside of the bankruptcy proceedings if both parties in the case consent. This new ruling has helped to clarify the power of bankruptcy judges. This particular issue has been in question since 2011 when…
Man Found Dead After Skipping Court
According to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, the body of Gary Talkington, 60, was found near Shannon Road and Linda Vista Boulevard. Talkington was wanted by police after he skipping court on a case accusing him of sexual conduct with a minor. Pima County Sheriff’s Department stated that two joggers found a male in a…
Pre-Planning for Bankruptcy
Filing for bankruptcy is not a decision that should be taken lightly. It involves important legal decisions as well as possible tolls on your emotions that may cause you question your decision. Most people do not feel good about reneging on their debts, and bankruptcy often discharges a large percentage of what you owe. Therefore,…
Does An Inheritance Affect My Bankruptcy?
If you file bankruptcy then, some time before your discharge, receive a significant inheritance, what is the overall effect on your bankruptcy filing? Can inheritance be protected through bankruptcy to keep creditors from taking your windfall? The experienced bankruptcy attorneys at the Oswalt Law Group in Phoenix have the answers. The 180-Day Rule If you…
Can Bankruptcy Actually Help Me During a Foreclosure?
Foreclosure is a process that begins when a homeowner is unable to pay his or her mortgage and falls behind. The lender can use the foreclosure process to evict the home owner, sell the home and receive payment for the loan. Typically, this process will not begin until a homeowner has missed several months of…