Protect your RIGHTS.
Recover your ASSETS.
The original intent of civil asset forfeiture was to dismantle criminal activities by seizing assets gained or used in connection with illegal actions. Unfortunately, this process has frequently ensnared innocent individuals, subjecting them to a convoluted system. Your car, money, or even your home can be seized without any criminal charges ever being filed against you.
Abuse of
Asset Seizure
While seizure itself is legal, it's often misused/abused. Law enforcement agencies have a vested interest in utilizing this tool because they can retain seized assets, funding various aspects, including salaries, supplies, and even department trips. In Texas, law enforcement retains a significant portion of forfeiture proceeds, creating an incentive-driven reliance on this process for departmental funding.
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Recover
You may have rights that entitle you to recover your assets!
No Upfront Costs
There may be options available with no out-of-pocket costs or upfront expense.
Why Should You Consider Hiring Legal Counsel
The Unbalanced Legal Battle
In Texas, asset forfeiture operates as a civil proceeding, imposing a lower burden of proof on the State. Property owners contesting seizures face an uphill struggle as the burden rests on them to prove their assets' innocence. Without the right to state-provided legal representation in civil forfeiture hearings, recovering assets often demands hiring an attorney. Because of this unbalance, nine out of every ten civil asset forfeiture cases go uncontested allowing the State to essentially seize assets at will.
Unbalanced Your Right
Asset owners need to understand the implications of forfeiture hearings being civil trials, where the prosecutor does not require criminal conviction and has a lower evidence threshold, making asset recovery challenging, even when claims are legitimate. The process can lead to assets being tied up in legal battles for an extended period.
Navigating the Legal Maze
Consulting a lawyer familiar with both civil and criminal law becomes crucial when faced with asset seizure in Texas. Identifying the seized property, gathering evidence to validate its legitimacy, and meeting strict deadlines are essential steps in reclaiming assets wrongfully seized.
What to Do If Your Assets Are Seized
01
Consult a Lawyer
Find legal counsel well-versed in civil and criminal law.
03
Prepare Documents
Gather evidence validating the asset's legitimacy.
02
Identify Property
Document and identify the seized assets accurately.
04
Meet Deadlines
Adhere to strict legal deadlines to protect your rights.
Why Should You Consider Texans Against Asset Forfeiture
Texans Against Asset Forfeiture was founded to stop this abused system and fight back. We have attorneys who specialize solely in criminal law and attorneys who specialize solely in civil law. These attorneys work together to ensure that every aspect of the case is understood and challenged.
At Texans Against Asset Forfeiture, we specialize in navigating the complexities of civil asset forfeiture cases, ensuring your rights are protected. Contact us for expert guidance and a strong defense against unjust seizures.