The Fourth Amendment applies to a search only if a person has a legitimate expectation of privacy in the place or thing searched. If not, the amendment offers no protection because there are, by definition, no privacy issues.
Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which is typically used by people in debt who have limited income, usually takes between four and six months. First, filers give the bankruptcy court a detailed petition that lists, among other things, their debts, their assets, and the names of their creditors.
There are many factors that should be taken into account when considering filing for bankruptcy. 1. Figure out what bankruptcy options you have. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a bankruptcy proceeding that can wipe out many of your debts in a three to six month period. However, you may lose some of your personal property. You can find out more by looking at Bankruptcy Overview: Chapter 7.