Asset Forfeiture News

Asset Forfeiture Laws in California

Imagine you are busy watching TV, and there's a knock on your door only to find a process server on your porch, and he inexplicably says that the boat parked in your driveway is being towed! That sounds ridiculous, right? Well, this is not strange since...

What is Civil Asset Forfeiture Abuse?

When a person takes your assets, you contact the police. However, who do you contact when law enforcers take your assets? Well, this is a common phenomenon under civil asset forfeiture. Often, persons whose property has been seized do not know how to...

How to Avoid Asset Forfeiture

When you have to deal with asset forfeiture, you may encounter several challenges, especially when you have not received prior notice of the action. The forfeiture procedures may also happen quickly, leaving you little room to negotiate or determine why...

What is the Difference Between Administrative Forfeiture and Civil Forfeiture

Asset forfeiture is the government seizure of an individual’s assets on suspicion that the assets are tainted by a connection to or are proceeds of criminal activity. Many people in California State & Nationwide lose rights to their property by...

How to Prepare for Asset Forfeiture

Asset forfeiture is a ruthless legal process that can deprive you of your property and your financial means to defend your case. That's why you should be prepared for an asset forfeiture to avoid losing your property indefinitely. You cannot adequately...

What Is the Difference between Federal vs. State Asset Forfeiture

Both federal and state governments rely on asset forfeiture to curb criminal activity, particularly white-collar crimes, organized crime, and drug crimes. The assets recovered are often used to develop law enforcement facilities or to pay restitution to...

How to Prepare for Asset Forfeiture

What to Do When Your Packages are Seized Before They Arrive at Your Home

Asset forfeiture is confiscation of a person’s property and is considered a form of criminal justice that is typically applied to the alleged proceeds of a crime. This process is used for many terrorist activities, and drug-related crimes but can also...

How An Asset Forfeiture Attorney Can Help Recover Your Assets

Most individuals facing charges are worried about fines, incarceration, and other penalties of a conviction. However, it can be a surprise when the government takes property in connection to the alleged crime. If your money or assets have been subject...

How Police Abuse Civil Asset Forfeiture and What You Can Do

Civil asset forfeiture is a practice abused by the police and government officials as a popular means of raising revenue and has become the subject of widespread criticism. Courts are now opening their doors to new legal arguments when police or the...

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