Miami Asset Forfeiture Attorneys
Asset Forfeiture: An Overview
One of the federal government’s most powerful tools is its ability to seize assets in connection with the criminal prosecution of a defendant. The government may also seize property that is allegedly involved in a crime. Most asset forfeiture cases are uncontested, but those persons who are affected have the right to file a claim against the seizure. Criminal forfeitures can be challenged through trial proceedings.
As seasoned federal defense attorneys, we at Beckham Law Firm, understand how important it is to protect your property and assets from forfeiture.
Our team can analyze the circumstances surrounding the seizure – and any related criminal charges – to determine how to best counteract the government’s efforts. Contact us today to see how we can help you.
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Multiple Charges Case Dismissed
Grand Theft, Domestic Violence, and Aggravated Battery - At 11:30 AM, law enforcement was dispatched in emergency mode in reference to a domestic battery. The officer made contact with the Defendant who stated that he and the victim got into a verbal argument. The victim decided to leave with the child. The victim stated that the Defendant began to argue with her reference to her being pregnant.
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2nd Degree Murder – Case Dismissed
At 7:43 PM, the Defendant who was a Miami-Dade Public Transit employee surrendered at the Miami-Dade Police Department. The Defendant and the victim engaged in a heated verbal dispute over which exit door the victim was supposed to utilize. The victim was belligerent and yelled obscene remarks to the Defendant who remained on the driver’s seat.
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Multiple Charges Case Dismissed
Aggravated Assault w/ Deadly Weapon, Domestic Violence, and Child Abuse - At 4:28 PM, officer was dispatched in reference to a domestic disturbance between a father and son. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with the Defendant who stated he had a physical altercation with his father. The Defendant stated that he arrived to the residency where he lives with his mother and father; and then a verbal argument ensued with his father which led them to confronting each other in the backyard of the residence.
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Robbery Case Dismissed
Strong Arm Robbery - At 11:44 PM, law enforcement was called to respond to a possible suspect of robbery and battery. The Defendant had been observed by the victim earlier this day as the Defendant approached the victim while she was eating and having drinks with some friends. The Defendant told the victim she needed to leave the location and if not he would take her phone. The victim then told the Defendant she will not leave the place and he became enraged.
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Felony Case Dismissed
Felony Exploitation - The Defendant was employed as social workers and assigned as the caretaker of several elderly people including the 68 years old victim. The Defendant was in a position of trust and had access to the social services office where the victim’s money was kept in a locked box. The box was checked on 07/22/2019 and was missing $200. The Defendant denied taking the money and was taken into custody on a separate charge.
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Felony Case Dismissed
Felony Drug Possession - At 3:47 AM, law enforcement officer observed the Defendant sitting on the bus stop past curfew. The officer conducted a subject check to find the reasons the Defendant was stationary at the location. The Defendant stated that he was playing a game that required him to be seated. The officer then conducted a pat down and a sharp pointy object was discovered in the Defendant’s left pocket.
There Are Many Types Of Forfeiture Under Federal Law
There are three types of forfeiture that apply under federal law:
- Criminal forfeiture, which is brought as part of a criminal case against a defendant. This may apply to property allegedly used or derived from the crime.
- Civil judicial forfeiture, which allows law enforcement to seize property allegedly involved in a crime. It does not require a criminal conviction and is filed against the property itself, not the property owner or defendant.
- Administrative forfeiture, which typically involves the uncontested forfeiture of property valued at $500,000 or less and cannot apply to homes or other real property. If such proceedings are contested, the federal government is required to pursue civil or criminal forfeiture proceedings.
Property that has been seized by the Department of Justice (DOJ) will be managed by the United States Marshal Service. Seized assets are sold, and the proceeds are used to support law enforcement and serve communities. Some proceeds of property forfeiture are used to pay victims back for losses, through the victim compensation program, which has returned more than $7 billion to victims.
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Contact Beckham Law Firm, online or at (786) 244-8010 for insightful guidance and aggressive defense counsel.
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