Comment on Nintendo Hacker Freed, Now Owes Them 25-30% of Salary for LifeComments−LastNevadan3yThe question I had as I read this was, "Why can't he discharge this judgement in bankruptcy?" The article doesn't even touch on the topic.−ghayes3yI don’t believe criminal judgments ever are.−filmgirlcw3yCorrect. If that were possible, everyone who is fined by the court in a criminal or civil proceeding would just file bankruptcy to expunge the debt.My question would be is that 30% before or after taxes.−gnicholas3yThe article refers to gross monthly income, so it sounds like he has to pay a before-tax percentage with after-tax dollars. Ouch.
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The question I had as I read this was, "Why can't he discharge this judgement in bankruptcy?" The article doesn't even touch on the topic.
I don’t believe criminal judgments ever are.
Correct. If that were possible, everyone who is fined by the court in a criminal or civil proceeding would just file bankruptcy to expunge the debt.
My question would be is that 30% before or after taxes.
The article refers to gross monthly income, so it sounds like he has to pay a before-tax percentage with after-tax dollars. Ouch.