U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has the authority to seize a vehicle under certain circumstances. CBP can seize a vehicle if it’s suspected to be used in connection with illegal transportation of contraband, such as illegal drugs or smuggled goods, or if it is involved in other illegal activities related to customs and border…
Federal asset forfeiture laws allow law enforcement agencies to seize and potentially forfeit property or assets that are believed to be connected to criminal activity. These laws are designed to disrupt and deter criminal enterprises by targeting their ill-gotten gains. Asset forfeiture can apply to various types of property, including cash, vehicles, real estate, and…
Many clients ask us at the Forfeiture Law Firm of San Diego Defenders if they will be charged if they try to get their vehicle back after CBP impounds the car on suspicion of alien smuggling. If they were not charged at the time CBP detained them, we have never seen the US Customs come…
When your car is seized and impounded by U.S. Customs & Border Patrol because they detained you or your family for suspicion of alien smuggling, you will receive a letter in the mail. The Notice of Seizure and Information to Claimants will include an Election of Proceedings. How do you want to try getting your…
Here are some examples of rejection and denial of a Petition 5 to 9 months after our clients ignored our advice to NOT file a petition if they wanted to save money and get their vehicle back ASAP after the CBP impounded their car. It is too common that young adults get the car taken…
At San Diego Defenders Forfeiture Law Firm, we get a LOT of calls from people who want to get their car back from CBP after it is seized. Then there are some that called us months earlier for information. Then they file a Petition that is REJECTED 5 months later and scream for help! Or…
Customs Notice of Seizure Letter Says Send CBP Certified Check for APV Value To Return Car? Our San Diego Defenders’ Forfeiture Law Firm gets calls every week. “The Customs letter says I just have to pay the APV value of the vehicle and I can get it back this weekend, right”? That can be a…
DMV IID Rules and Driver’s License Suspensions As with all things DMV, when someone gets a first-time DUI, the rules about your license being suspended and getting an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) are simply stupid and illogical. Here’s how it works. After your arrest and usually, well before your court case is concluded, you have…
2020250600058701-0003-0000, Seized on 04/29/2020; At the port of OTAY MESA STATION; 2008 VOLVO TRACTOR; 1; EA; VIN# 4V4NC9TG58N496488; Valued at $10,000.00; For violation of 19 USC 1595a(a), 49 USC 80302, 21 USC 844/952(a), 18 USC 545 IS THIS YOUR PROPERTY? or
2020250600057701-0002-0000, Seized on 04/25/2020; At the port of OTAY MESA STATION; 1998 Toyota 4Runner; 1; EA; VIN# JT3GM84R4W0028200; Valued at $500.00; For violation of 19 USC 1595a(a), 21 USC 881, 21 USC 952 IS THIS YOUR PROPERTY? or
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