Law Offices of Victor Knapp

04/04/2019

Although cemented in urban legend, no amount of coffee or shower time will sober you up. Don't drink if you will need to drive in the near future, driving under the influence is a crime with serious, potentially fatal consequences. Only time can make you sober.

Discover common misconceptions about drinking alcohol and the facts debunking the claims about sobering up, getting drunk, and curing hangovers.

03/29/2019

Because fraud covers a diverse array of actions ranging from white collar crimes to theft, it can be helpful to divide it into three general categories: consumer fraud, employee fraud, and fraud committed against a governmental institution or business. Consumer fraud covers instances where individual consumers are defrauded. It includes identity theft, credit card fraud, telemarketing scams, Ponzi schemes, and check fraud. Read about some of the other ways fraud can be committed here:

Fraud is a purposeful perversion or twisting of the truth, or a false misrepresentation of a matter of fact. When someone commits fraud, he is undertaking a dishonest act, which is to his advantage. Fraud can be committed not only by fact, but by concealing what should have been disclosed, by words,...

03/27/2019

Criminal Defense Definitions: Deadlock

When a case is being tried, it is the jury's duty to determine guilt or innocence. Sometimes, the jury is unable to agree on a verdict. This is called a deadlock and leaves the decision of what should be done to the judge.

03/25/2019

Committing fraud before or during bankruptcy can result in serious consequences, including a denial of discharge, a fine, or even a criminal conviction. Learn what bankruptcy fraud is and how to avoid committing it here:

Bankruptcy fraud: Bankruptcy fraud, the act of falsifying information when filing for bankruptcy. The most commonly encountered types of bankruptcy fraud include concealment of assets, petition mills, multiple-filing schemes, and bust-out schemes. Bankruptcy fraud may be carried out by individuals o...

03/21/2019

Criminal defense lawyers are trained and equipped to defend due process, not their feelings on the case. Regardless of the crime, due process is a constitutional right, and all citizens have the right to be defended in the court of law.

03/19/2019

Whether it's called driving while intoxicated (DWI), driving under the influence (DUI), or operating under the influence (OUI), the crime commonly known as' "drunk driving" has some serious penalties.

There are a lot of things that happen if you are convicted of drunk driving in the US, none of which are fun and most of which are expensive.

03/15/2019

Choosing to deal drugs, or participate in selling any type of illegal controlled substance, is a criminal offense. Penalties for this offense are typically determined by the type of drug sold, how much was sold, and whether the defendant had any prior offenses.

03/13/2019

Getting convicted on drug possession can result in a host of sentences, ranging from fines of less than $100 to years in state prison. We aim to get our clients the best outcome, giving them a second chance. Visit https://bit.ly/2RZy4jK to learn more.

03/11/2019

Criminal Defense Terminology: Transactional Immunity

This protection is given to a witness in their testimony in exchange for details that can be used to help solve a case but may compromise the witness's innocence. This doesn't protect against unrelated crimes outside of the immunized testimony.

03/07/2019

Did you know nearly 70% of all bankruptcy fraud involves the concealment of assets? When starting a bankruptcy procedure, it's important to ensure the fields have the correct and valid details. Knowingly falsifying documents may see someone going to jail for perjury.

Even though you're declaring bankruptcy, you sure hate to part with your family jewelry or that expensive, new telescope. Could you hide your assets, or is that considered fraud?