"Texas Class A Misdemeanors"

Fines assessed for Texas Class A Misdemeanors are not discharable in bankruptcy. As a common practice, prosecutors frequently settle doubtful felony charges for a lesser charge to avoid trial. Texas residents often prefer settlement for a lesser charge and accept probation and fines, rather than risking a guilty verdict that would require incarceration. Nevertheless, fines created by consent in these settlements for Texas Class A Misdemeanors are not dischargeable regardless of guilt or innocence.

Consumer bankruptcy specialists are known for liberal use of legal assistance and paralegals. Legal assistants and paralegals may only assist lawyers when providing legal advice. They may not practice law or represent individuals in court. Legal assistants and paralegals generally provide a valuable service and reduces attorney fees, costs, and expenses by performing legal tasks for an attorney who remains responsible for all work product produced. As professionals, all states require attorneys to pass a state bar examination, and as a condition of remaining in good standing, must insure all work performed by paralegals achieves the same quality result as would be produced by an attorney.

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