In the context of an arrest or investigation, the police or government may seize finances, personal property and/or real property belonging to a person pursuant to forfeiture laws.  This may be done even if criminal charges are never brought or brought and later dismissed if the government alleges that the assets were used in the commission of a crime or are the results of proceeds from a crime.  Property seizures often occur in the context of drug sale and trafficking cases, RICO cases and Medicare fraud cases.  If you have had property seized by the government in connection with a criminal investigation, it is important to contact a law firm that understands the forfeiture laws and the various defenses available to see that assets improperly seized are returned.  If you have any questions regarding drug crimes or sentences in Jacksonville, Northeast Florida or Southeast Georgia, please call us at 904-642-3332 or contact us online.