Protect Your Property Against Forfeiture
People arrested for committing a felony, many times a drug crime, or indicted under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO) may face the civil forfeiture of their assets and property. Under state and federal law, any property used in the commission or attempted commission of a crime, or maintained or funded by money obtained by the commission of a crime, may be seized by the government and used or sold at auction.
At Raymond V. Giudice, PC, I have been practicing in the area of criminal law in Atlanta, Georgia, for over 20 years and understand the importance of acting quickly when property is subject to civil forfeiture.
If you suspect your personal or business property may be subject to forfeiture, you should contact my office immediately. I'll take it from here.
Forfeiture for Felony Drug Charges
As a former prosecutor and experienced criminal defense attorney, I know how aggressively the state pursues civil forfeiture actions against people accused of dealing drugs. Property or assets that may be subject to forfeiture include:
- Weapons
- Homes
- Vehicles
- Money
- Businesses
Forfeiture Under RICO
If investigated or indicted under RICO, it is important to obtain the representation of an experienced criminal defense lawyer now. Federal prosecutors only seek an indictment, if they have obtained substantial evidence against the accused. When you are indicted, you need to realize the charges you face are serious.
Once a prosecutor files a forfeiture motion, the burden shifts to you and your attorney to prove that the targeted asset was obtained through some lawful method. I will gather convincing evidence like tax records, employment records and business records to prove that your property was obtained lawfully and not subject to forfeiture.
Contact Raymond V. Giudice Today
You only have a limited period to overcome the statutory obstacles to defeat a forfeiture action. To obtain the counsel of an experienced criminal defense attorney, contact my law office today online or by telephone at 404.964.4185 or 404.816.5455.
