Entries by Sebastian Rucci

Motion to Suppress in CAFRA Forfeiture Cases

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Responding to the Complaint for Forfeiture In Rem

The claim and answer serve two different purposes: the claim sets forth the interest that the claimant is asserting in the property; the answer responds to the allegations in the Government’s complaint. A person asserting an interest in seized property, in accordance with subparagraph (A), shall file an answer to the Government’s complaint for forfeiture not […]

Seizure of Bitcoin for Civil Asset Forfeiture

18 U.S.C. §981(a)(1)(C) provides for the civil forfeiture of any property, real or personal, which constitutes or is derived from proceeds traceable to any offense constituting a “specified unlawful activity” or a conspiracy to commit such an offense. 18 U.S.C. §881(a)(6) provides for the forfeiture of all money, negotiable instruments, securities, or other things of value […]

Seizures of Bank Accounts

Seizures of Bank Accounts by the U.S. Secret Service If the United States Secret Service seized funds from your bank account for civil asset forfeiture proceedings, you will receive a letter from the customer outreach department or the garnishment processor working at the bank. The letter explains how much money was seized from your bank […]

Statute of Limitations in Forfeiture Cases

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In Rem Warrant of Arrest

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Warrant of Arrest in Rem

Finding an Attorney to Contest the Civil Asset Forfeiture If you receive notice that an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) filed a complaint for forfeiture and caused a warrant of arrest in rem to be issued to Homeland Security Investigations or any other authorized federal law enforcement officer, then contact an experienced civil asset forfeiture […]