Asset Forfeiture in Drug Cases
Was your car or money taken by the police in a drug traffic stop? If you are innocent of any illegal drug activity, you may be able to recover your lost assets. Even if you have been convicted of a drug trafficking, it may be possible to challenge the asset forfeiture on other grounds.
At Monzón Law, P.C., L.L.O., we are familiar with the many legal strategies in place that protect your property. We investigate you case to determine if the police illegally seized your property, and help you take legal action to recover your assets.
Call (800) 694-5532 or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation. Our office is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, but we represent clients throughout the state as well as out-of-state drivers targeted in interstate drug traffic stops.
Asset Forfeiture Explained
The government can take the property of an individual suspected of a drug crime — even before they face trial. Any assets thought to be paid for by money from a drug crime (a car, home, boat, or other property) can be taken by the government.
The asset forfeiture, based on the value of the property, is punitive in nature. Double jeopardy may apply, so an individual found guilty of the applicable crime may be able to avoid additional seizing of assets.
Experienced in Asset Forfeiture
At Monzón Law, P.C., L.L.O., we are experienced helping clients get their property back after it has been seized by the government during a drug search. This is a quasi-criminal action, requiring an individual to file a claim as the owner of the seized property.
In order for you to recover your vehicle, money, or any other property seized by the government, you have to file a claim against the district attorney. At this point, the case gets transferred to the Asset Forfeiture Unit of the district attorney's office.
Contact Us
Are you ready to get the legal aid you need in an asset forfeiture case? Our firm's lawyers can help you protect your assets and exercise your legal rights. Contact our law office today to speak to an attorney in a free consultation. Call 800.694.5532.
