Using Criminal Law Remedies to Unearth Hidden Assets

Posted: 8 Oct 2001

Abstract

The ability of Chapter 7 trustees to execute search warrants to examine a debtor's physical assets was expanded recently in In re Barman, which authorized such a search of a private residence. This article evaluates the Fourth Amendment issues and reasoning underpinning the decision, and argues that this broad intrusion into a private home is not justified under prior case law, and opens the door to unwarranted invasions of privacy.

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Suggested Citation

Dickerson, A. Mechele, Using Criminal Law Remedies to Unearth Hidden Assets. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=280263

A. Mechele Dickerson (Contact Author)

University of Texas School of Law ( email )

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