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No. This is a civil action.
Both crimes and civil actions can end up in a courtroom, but the major difference is that crimes can result in prison sentences, whereas a civil action can never result in a prison sentence.
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Can you avoid criminal charges by filing bankruptcy?
No. Bankruptcy is a civil act.
How do you make WikiAnswers endorse criminal activity?
You cannot make WikiAnswers endorse criminal activity, and WikiAnswers will never endorse criminal activity.
When was Criminal Activity created?
Criminal Activity was created on 2001-08-07.
Is criminal an adjective?
Yes, "criminal" can be used as both a noun and an adjective. As an adjective, it describes something related to or involving a crime or illegal activity.
Was Criminal activity unknown prior to the nineteenth century?
Criminal activity was unknown prior to the nineteenth century.
If I owe criminal restitution fees--failure to pay on civic traffic charges which turned them into criminal charges--can a bankruptcy discharge those debts?
no, you are still liable for the charges, no matter if you file for bankruptcy.
Does bankruptcy mean you don't have to pay fines owed for driving charges?
No. Fines assessed by criminal courts are not discharged in bankruptcy.
If I was to get to accident and someone else's car and I was being sued and I do a bankruptcy who will be liable?
Bankruptcy is altogether different than criminal settlements
Can you include bounced checks in a bankruptcy with criminal charges pending on the checks?
You can and should include the bounced checks, but that will only take care of any civil liability. If the criminal case results in a fine or jail sentence, the bankruptcy will have no effect on that. If the criminal court orders restitution, chances are the bankruptcy will not affect that either, but some states have different rules.
Can they repo your car if there is a open chapter 7 bankruptcy?
NO collection activity may occur legally during bankruptcy proceedings.
How long does Equifax keep a bankruptcy on file?
Generally ten years from the time of the last (closing) activity of the said bankruptcy.
Is bankruptcy considered a civil action?
There are generally 2 types of court actions; Civil and Criminal. Criminal actions are they types where a jail term may be imposed and are prosecuted by the State. That is not the situation in Bankruptcy....hence it is civil.
