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| GREG GOUNER ATTORNEY AT LAW ASSET FORFEITURE- CIVIL/CRIMINAL |
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The criminal and civil
asset seizure and forfeiture statutes place the burden on the person to get
their assets back.
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| Modern Day Revenuers: | Contrary to what many people hope or want to
believe, once the police take your cash or other assets, the burden is on you
to get the property back. Louisiana and Federal forfeiture laws allow the government to seize personal property and assets believed to be connected to criminal activity. The police can take your house, car, boat, jewelry and cash, without paying for it, even if you haven't been charged with a crime. They can keep your property for as long as they want. You'll need to file a claim to try and get it back. Generally under Louisiana law, you have a short time to respond to a notice of seizure or notice of forfeiture proceedings. If you don't respond quickly, you may not even have a chance to fight for the property the government is threatening to take away. Louisiana Law Louisiana R.S. 40:2601, is the group of laws that allow civil FORFEITURE. Therefore, the government works to take anything that might have been illegally used or obtained. |
| In addition to Louisiana forfeiture law: | There are over 100 forfeiture
categories contained in Federal laws, including those dealing with
In particular, there are a number of forfeiture laws related to drug trafficking and cultivating drug plants on a parcel of land. Defenses may include third-party "innocent owner" exemptions, meaning that the property owner didn't know the property was illegally obtained. Or, the owner of a rental property or land didn't know that a tenant was conducting illegal activity on the property. The prosecutor in these cases would have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the property owner was aware of the property's illegal nature. |
| What Does This Mean to You? | If your property has been taken by the government, or you've received a notice, you have the right to fight back. The same right applies if you didn't receive a notice, but saw it published in the newspaper. You must act immediately to make sure your rights are fully protected! And, you must follow the best strategy and correct procedures to successfully address the property seizure. |
| Property Subject to Forfeiture: | All of the following are related
to the manufacture, possession, sale and/or distribution of controlled
substances/drugs:
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| The Right Attorney Makes All the Difference: | Greg Gouner is an experienced
forfeiture lawyer who provides aggressive representation in any type of
forfeiture proceeding. You can rest assured that we will pursue any and all
options to secure the best possible outcome for you and your family by:
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