Forfeiture law governs when the government can take property or money connected to a crime, such as illegal profits, tools used to commit the offense, or assets tied to criminal activity. It covers both criminal forfeiture (after a conviction) and civil forfeiture (a case against the property itself, sometimes without charging the owner).
Civil asset forfeiture lets the government seize and keep your cash without charging you if it claims the money is tied to suspected crime. In many cases the case is against the property, and you must file deadlines and prove lawful ownership to get it back. This article explains how forfeiture works, common triggers, and
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Criminal forfeiture is imposed only after a criminal conviction and can take 100% of property proven to be proceeds or instrumentalities of the crime. Defendants may challenge nexus, traceability, ownership, and proportionality, and third parties can assert rights in an ancillary hearing. This article explains the process, key defenses, and practical steps to protect assets
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