By Scott Riddle Posted in Bankruptcy Basics,Chapter 13,Chapter 7Virtually all of us know that we have the right to “take the 5th,” keep our mouths shut, and not speak to the police and lawyers when we might say something that could incriminate us. The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution provides that no person “shall be compelled in any criminal case to be… Continue Reading
By Scott Riddle Posted in Bankruptcy BasicsWhile it is unusual for clients to ask whether or not they have a Constitutional right to file a Bankruptcy case, it is a question that occasionally comes up in law firm marketing materials and advertisements. The answer is no, there is no individual Constitutional right to file a Bankruptcy case or receive a discharge… Continue Reading
