Cash Seizure

What Do You Do When Law Enforcement Seizes Your Cash Because Of Its Suspected Link To Crime?

When local, state, or federal law enforcement officials seize your cash on suspicion of its connection to criminal activity, you can be left without critical resources you may need for living expenses or business operations. While an investigation is pending, the government can hold your money indefinitely, regardless of your innocence or the money’s legally legitimate origin.

Whether the seizure is criminal or civil, the path to regaining your cash can be lengthy and legally complex. The government has the burden of first proving with “clear and convincing” evidence that your money was tied to crime. If they establish that burden, you must raise a defense that the money was not linked to a crime, or that you didn’t know or couldn’t have known of that connection.

Having your cash seized is a financially stressful experience, and recovering your money will likely be a legally challenging and time-consuming process. For that reason, you’ll need a cash seizure attorney with the knowledge and experience to mount a viable defense and manage a tight timeline.

Arnold Spencer: A Money Seizure Lawyer With The Experience You Need

Arnold Spencer offers a unique perspective to clients involved in asset seizure. He formerly prosecuted many asset seizure cases as an award-winning attorney and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer since 2000, ranking him among the top 5% of lawyers in Texas.

Because he has devoted decades to advocating for Dallas clients in criminal and civil asset seizure cases, he brings unparalleled experience navigating both the federal and state laws governing those cases. Enlisting and relying on that experience gives you the best chance of recovering your seized assets.

If you need a knowledgeable, candid attorney who understands cash seizure laws and can guide you through the legal process to regain your money, Arnold Spencer can help.

Why You Need A Cash Seizure Attorney

A Texas cash seizure lawyer possesses specialized knowledge and experience in handling asset seizures of all kinds. There are several ways in which they can provide invaluable guidance and support:

• Prepare for and manage a timely answer to the government’s claim within the appropriate deadlines, which vary based on state vs. federal seizures, types of requests for relief and affirmative defenses.
• Request the state’s proof and evidence that your cash was related in some way to criminal activity
• Make a legal argument that the state lacked probable cause to seize your cash, if possible
• Compile and present evidence that your money was derived from lawful activity
• Make a compelling argument that you didn’t know or have reason to know the money was derived from or related to criminal activity (the “innocent owner” defense)
• Challenge the state’s case on procedural grounds or defects in their case
• Negotiate a settlement with the prosecutor for full or partial return of your money
• And more . . .

Spencer & Associates: The Choice That Will Make The Difference

Prosecutors are no strangers to asset seizure cases like yours. To prevail in getting your money back, you'll need an advocate with specific legal knowledge and skill.

Arnold Spencer will manage the entire process and guide you throughout — advising you, filing paperwork on deadline, gathering evidence, building your defense, negotiating a settlement and, yes, recovering some if not all of your money.

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Having an experienced cash seizure lawyer at your side will be your secret weapon. If you're ready to reclaim what's rightfully yours, call (214) 376-4441 or visit our client contact page to schedule a free consultation at our Dallas office.