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Seizures of Cash at the Airport If law enforcement officers seize your money, cash, currency, or other property at any airport in the United States – what should you do? The victims of “jetway robbery” by federal agents can contact attorney Leslie Sammis at Sammis Law Firm for a free consultation. We can help you […]
Contraband Forfeitures One of the best ways to understand the procedures used in forfeiture cases in Hillsborough County, FL, is to read Section 4 of the administrative rules found in order S-2017-067. The administrative order was on December 14, 2017, and took effect on January 1, 2018. The administrative order explains the requirements for the […]
Asset Forfeiture in Pasco County Did a law enforcement officer in Pasco County, take your money, vehicle, firearm, jewelry, or other personal property? Under limited circumstances, even real estate can be seized for forfeiture. Your options to fight the seizure depend on which law enforcement agency takes possession of the property. If a state agency […]
The purpose of civil asset forfeiture statutes is to deter crime by taking the profits of crime away from the criminal. Forfeiture statutes at both the state and federal levels allow the government to take privately owned property without compensating the owners. Those opposed to forfeiture laws argue that these actions invite corruption by law […]
