Government Confiscation of Funds- how to proceed?

Not enough info. Were you charged with anything? Do you have any court dates?

If not, I might just call the prosecutor and ask to have the money back, since they have no evidence it was gained from criminal actions on your part.

Second, you have got to know by now, if unredeemed, it is their money, as he is an agent of the State. If you had proof it was redeemed lawful money, you might have easy proof they cannot hold it without an order from a JURY. Remember that over $25 dollars thing in their Constitution and right to a jury?

If, after you call them and they do not return the cash, you might have an attorney write a letter for you, one who can practice in a Federal court and threaten to file a Federal Case (do not do it on a State level).

Not legal advise, of course.

Without prejudice.

Not enough info. Were you charged with anything? Do you have any court dates?

If not, I might just call the prosecutor and ask to have the money back, since they have no evidence it was gained from criminal actions on your part.

Second, you have got to know by now, if unredeemed, it is their money, as he is an agent of the State. If you had proof it was redeemed lawful money, you might have easy proof they cannot hold it without an order from a JURY. Remember that over $25 dollars thing in their Constitution and right to a jury?

If, after you call them and they do not return the cash, you might have an attorney write a letter for you, one who can practice in a Federal court and threaten to file a Federal Case (do not do it on a State level).

Not legal advise, of course.

Without prejudice.

No I was never charged. They held me for about 6 hrs and released me. The occupant ended up gong to court and took a plea deal. I was not redeeming lawful money at the time. rken

Not enough info. Were you charged with anything? Do you have any court dates?

If not, I might just call the prosecutor and ask to have the money back, since they have no evidence it was gained from criminal actions on your part.

Second, you have got to know by now, if unredeemed, it is their money, as he is an agent of the State. If you had proof it was redeemed lawful money, you might have easy proof they cannot hold it without an order from a JURY. Remember that over $25 dollars thing in their Constitution and right to a jury?

If, after you call them and they do not return the cash, you might have an attorney write a letter for you, one who can practice in a Federal court and threaten to file a Federal Case (do not do it on a State level).

Not legal advise, of course.

Without prejudice.

Like I said, try calling the prosecutor (or his boss) and talk to them first.

Tell them exactly what happened and the case on the other guy is done.

Get an affidavit from the other guy before you call saying you were not involved in his crime and he has no claim on the money.

Get that before you call the prosecutor. When they see you are WILLING to fight them and they have no case to keep the money, they might give it back.

If that does not work, file in District court, with an attorney, demand triple damages and legal fees and the original 4,000.

Demand the damages be PUTATIVE (non-taxable). Once the prosecutor gets served the District paperwork, they will begin settlement talks with your attorney. Make sure you are clear with your attorney what you will settle for! Write it down as part of his retainer.

I might try that.

Get your verified statement of right and interest in the US court within 30 days of the seizure (forfeiture). Rule E.


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