Category: Forfeiture

Fighting IRS-CI Forfeiture

IRS-CI Seizures for Forfeiture IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) is the law enforcement arm of the IRS. Special agents with IRS-CI are the only federal law enforcement agents with investigative jurisdiction over violations of the Internal Revenue Code targeting a variety of financial crimes including tax fraud, drug trafficking, money laundering, public corruption, healthcare fraud, and […]

Written by Jason Miller on October 5, 2022

Seizure for Forfeiture

Seizures for Forfeiture in Pinellas County, FL Law enforcement agencies in Pinellas County, FL, seize property for forfeiture. Traditionally, that property included U.S. currency and vehicles. Recently, the sheriff’s office has begun investigating cyber crimes and seizing cryptocurrency. The attorneys at Sammis Law Firm focus on civil asset forfeiture in general and cryptocurrency seizures in […]

Written by Jason Miller on September 26, 2020

Unlawful Structuring

Unlawful Structuring of Currency Transactions Federal law prohibits structuring multiple cash deposits to avoid the bank’s preparation and filing with the IRS of a Currency Transaction Report. A financial institution must prepare a report when a customer makes a cash deposit of $10,000 or more. The crime for unlawful structuring of currency transactions involves violations […]

Written by Jason Miller on May 18, 2020

Official DEA Notifications

DEA Forfeiture Publications If your property was seized by a DEA agent, the attorneys at Sammis Law Firm can help you get it back. We can help you file a “verified claim” for court action to trigger DEA’s 90 day deadline to file a complaint for forfeiture in the appropriate United States District Court. If […]

Written by Jason Miller on February 19, 2020

Airport Seizures of Cash

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. Call 813-250-0500. Attorney Leslie Sammis […]

Written by Jason Miller on December 22, 2018

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