Letter “Notice of Seizure and Information to Claimants Non-Cafra Form” What? Loaned your vehicle to a friend or family member and did not get it back, but got this Notice of Seizure Letter? Don’t ignore it, you may need legal help to get it back by petition or claim or the Government, usually, US Customs…
US Customs Seized Money Going Into Mexico for Failure to Report $10,000,00? The Customs Agent exclaimed “More Money for Overtime!” The U.S. Customs and Border has started to ask US citizens (and Visa holders) “how much money do you have on you today? In this case, my client was scheduled to have a surgical procedure,…
“Qualified Immunity” As Real Change In The Wake Of George Floyd Rioting! Ratings versus Reality. It seems that all TV media wants to do, when talking about the George Floyd public outcry, is to bring on TV pundits that support dismantling of the police force or stick with the status quo. What? Would you feel…
Will I Have a Public Defender for Misdemeanor DUI? And the DMV? COVID-19 had changed everything…for a while. Your first court date is going to be set out way more than the usual 30 days because the courts are closed and we are doing most court appearances via teleconferencing and video conferencing with the San…
While the San Diego criminal courts have “re-opened” after being closed from March 17th through May 25th, the buildings are still almost completely shut to the public and lawyers. Many cases are on hold, but, some are being dealt with using video appearances. The prosecutor, defense attorney, defendant in jail, or at their attorney’s office…
Temporary Driver’s License DUI Suspension by DMV Admin Per Se During COVID-19 DMV Field offices have closed until further notice. However, DMV Driver Safety Offices are still suspending temporary driver’s license given on the “Pink Sheet” after being accused of drunk driving. At San Diego Defenders, we have an under 21 driver accused of driving…
Difference In “Election of Proceedings” vs. “Seized Asset Claim” Forms By Asset Forfeiture Law Firm Administrative or Court Action. Simply put, those are the options explained in your “Notice of Seizure And Information To Claimants CAFRA FORM” letter that you receive about 30 days after your vehicle, cash, or property is seized. For 30 years…
Recently a potential client called and he reluctantly told me his home was searched (with a search warrant) by FBI Agents but he was not arrested. “What should I do?” he asked. I told him to come in for a confidential consultation for a pre-file in our conference room in the back. Very private. What…
I am an asset forfeiture and criminal defense lawyer. I get calls every week from perfect law-abiding citizens about their cash getting seized by US Postal Service or at airports.//borders Just this week a veterinarian called me from out of state to tell me she had mailed cash or “US Currency” and it became…
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