Entries by Sebastian Rucci

Motion to Suppress in CAFRA Forfeiture Cases

in ,

You might be interested in: Preparing for Quantum Networking in Data Centers | This Federal Program Lets Cops Seize Cash, Evade State Laws And Keep Over A Billion Dollars | Michigan Bans The Cops From Seizing Your Property Without Conviction | Eric Holder BANS Civil Forfeiture…Kind Of. | Avoid seizures of cash by taking prudent measures | Criminal Justice Reform? We’re Making Progress | John Oliver Civil […]

Responding to the Complaint for Forfeiture In Rem

in

The claim and answer serve two different purposes: the claim sets forth the interest that the claimant is asserting in the property; the answer responds to the allegations in the Government’s complaint. A person asserting an interest in seized property, in accordance with subparagraph (A), shall file an answer to the Government’s complaint for forfeiture not […]

Seizure of Bitcoin for Civil Asset Forfeiture

in

18 U.S.C. §981(a)(1)(C) provides for the civil forfeiture of any property, real or personal, which constitutes or is derived from proceeds traceable to any offense constituting a “specified unlawful activity” or a conspiracy to commit such an offense. 18 U.S.C. §881(a)(6) provides for the forfeiture of all money, negotiable instruments, securities, or other things of value […]

Seizures of Bank Accounts

in

Seizures of Bank Accounts by the U.S. Secret Service If the United States Secret Service seized funds from your bank account for civil asset forfeiture proceedings, you will receive a letter from the customer outreach department or the garnishment processor working at the bank. The letter explains how much money was seized from your bank […]

Statute of Limitations in Forfeiture Cases

in ,

The 90-day deadline comes into play after a demand … Additional Reading: Vehicle Forfeiture California – Rucci Law | Wisconsin Enacts Sweeping Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform | Nancy Mace Joins Bill Seeking To Fix Problems With Civil Asset Forfeiture | LA Times (6-09-21) FBI wants to keep the fortune in cash, gold, jewels from Beverly Hills raid. Is it abuse of […]

In Rem Warrant of Arrest

in

In essence, the notice explains that the United States of America filed … You might also like: Responding to the Complaint for Forfeiture In Rem | Attorney Fees under CAFRA | Robert Durst to Cops: I Want the $161,000 You Seized | Magazine Articles on Forfeiture Abuses | Ninth Circuit: Government Cannot Seize Cash Based Solely on Money’s Intended Use | Asset Forfeiture Real Estate […]

Warrant of Arrest in Rem

in

Finding an Attorney to Contest the Civil Asset Forfeiture If you receive notice that an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) filed a complaint for forfeiture and caused a warrant of arrest in rem to be issued to Homeland Security Investigations or any other authorized federal law enforcement officer, then contact an experienced civil asset forfeiture […]