About Sebastian Rucci
Introducing Sebastian Rucci, a distinguished expert attorney at the forefront of legal practice with a remarkable breadth of expertise. Specializing in Forfeiture Law, Business Law, Civil Rights Law, Criminal Law, tenancy, and landlord law, Sebastian stands as a versatile legal professional, equipped to handle a diverse range of legal matters. With an illustrious career, he has demonstrated unparalleled proficiency in navigating the intricacies of these practice areas.
Sebastian Rucci boasts an impressive portfolio, backed by a comprehensive understanding of both state and federal laws. Holding a remarkable 23 Bar Certificates across multiple states, his expansive reach allows him to provide legal counsel and representation with a deep understanding of the nuances specific to each jurisdiction. This multi-state licensure underscores Sebastian’s commitment to ensuring comprehensive and effective legal solutions for his clients, regardless of the jurisdiction in which their legal matters arise.
Clients can trust Sebastian Rucci not only for his extensive legal knowledge but also for his unwavering dedication to upholding justice. His proficiency in various facets of the law, coupled with a broad geographic scope, positions him as a go-to authority for individuals and businesses seeking legal guidance and representation. Whether navigating complex business transactions, safeguarding civil rights, or addressing criminal matters, Sebastian Rucci stands as a leading expert attorney, ready to deliver unparalleled legal support.
Entries by Sebastian Rucci
21 U.S.C. § 881 FORFEITURES
/in Resources/by Sebastian Rucci21 U.S.C. § 881 FORFEITURES
(a) The following shall be subject to forfeiture to the United States . . . (4) All vehicles . . . (6) All moneys . . . in exchange for a controlled substance . . . . (7) All real property . . . used to violate this title. . . (b) Any property subject to forfeiture to the United States under this section may be seized by the Attorney General in the manner set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 981(b). . . . (i) The provisions of 18 U.S.C. § 981(g) regarding the stay of a civil forfeiture proceeding shall apply to forfeitures under this section.
21 U.S.C. § 853. CRIMINAL FORFEITURES
/in Resources/by Sebastian Rucci21 U.S.C. § 853. CRIMINAL FORFEITURES (e) Protective orders. (1) the court may enter a restraining order or injunction (A) upon the filing of an indictment . . . or (B) prior to the filing of an indictment if, after notice and a hearing, the court determines i) there is a substantial probability that the United States will prevail on the issue of forfeiture and that failure to enter the order will result in the property being unavailable for forfeiture; and (ii) the need to preserve the availability of the property outweighs the hardship on any party against whom the order is to be entered: the order shall be effective for not more than 90 days. (2) A temporary restraining order may be entered without notice or hearing for not more than 14 days.
18 U.S.C. § 983. GENERAL RULES FOR CIVIL FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS
/in Resources/by Sebastian Rucci18 U.S.C. § 983(j)(1) the court may enter a restraining order or injunction to seize . . .property subject to civil forfeiture (A) upon the filing of a civil forfeiture complaint; or (B) prior to the filing of a complaint, if, after notice and a hearing, the court determines (i) there is a substantial probability the United States will prevail and that failure to enter the order will result in the property being unavailable for forfeiture; and (ii) the need to preserve the property outweighs the hardship on the party against whom the order is to be entered. (2) The order shall be effective for 90 days. (3) A temporary restraining order may be entered for not more than 14 days.
18 U.S.C. § 982 CRIMINAL FORFEITURE
/in Resources/by Sebastian Rucci18 U.S.C. § 982 CRIMINAL FORFEITURE
(a)(1) The court, in imposing sentence . . . shall order that the person forfeit to the United States any property, real or personal, involved in such offense, or any property traceable to such property. (2) The court, in imposing sentence on a person convicted of a violation of . . . . (b)(1) The forfeiture of property under this section, including any seizure and disposition of the property and any related judicial or administrative proceeding, shall be governed by the provisions of 21 U.S.C. 853. (2) The substitution of assets 21 U.S.C. § 853(p) shall not be used to order a defendant to forfeit assets in place of the actual property laundered . . .
18 U.S.C. § 981. CIVIL FORFEITURE
/in Resources/by Sebastian Rucci18 U.S.C. § 981. CIVIL FORFEITURE (a) (1) The following property, real or personal, is subject to forfeiture to the United States: (A) Any property involved in a transaction in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1956, 1957, or 1960, or any property traceable to . . . (C) Any property derived from proceeds traceable to . . . any offense constituting specified unlawful activity, 18 U.S.C. § 1956(c)(7). . . (b)(2) Seizures pursuant to this section shall be made pursuant to a warrant obtained in the same manner as provided for a search warrant under the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure . . . (g) (1) . . . the court shall stay the civil forfeiture proceeding if the court determines that civil discovery will adversely affect a related criminal investigation or prosecution of a related criminal case. . . .
Taken
/in Newspaper Articles/by Sebastian RucciOn a bright Thursday afternoon in 2007, Jennifer Boatright, a waitress at a Houston bar-and-grill, drove with her two young sons and her boyfriend, Ron Henderson, on U.S. 59 toward Linden, Henderson’s home town, near the Texas-Louisiana border. They made the trip every April, at the first signs of spring, to walk the local wildflower […]
Dirty money: How asset forfeiture is returning billions to the federal coffers
/in Newspaper Articles/by Sebastian RucciIt’s like an unforgettable scene from the television crime drama, Miami Vice — Detectives Rico Tubbs and Sonny Crockett pursue some of the biggest drug dealers and smugglers from around the world. Except it’s not the 1980s. Criminals are now more sophisticated with their crime rings, and it takes more than one unit to bring […]
Property Seized, Money Taken – But No Crime
/in Newspaper Articles/by Sebastian RucciEditor’s Note: One of the gentleman, Wally Kowalski, was arrested and charged hours after this story ran. The unedited piece is below. Wladyslaw “Wally” Kowalski is a Ph.D. design engineer who lives in Van Buren County. In September, Kowalski came home to find his residence surrounded by police armed with a warrant. Officers searched the […]
Rand Paul: How feds can legally steal your money
/in Newspaper Articles/by Sebastian RucciEditor’s Note: Rand Paul, a Republican, is a U.S. senator from Kentucky. Tim Walberg, a Republican, is a U.S. representative from Michigan. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the authors. CNN — There are many reasons why the Internal Revenue Service is perhaps the least-loved agency in America – a tax […]