Civil asset forfeiture
When the specialized prosecutor's office gives notice of a file or publishes the forfeiture edict on an asset, the legal clock has already started.
Lawful origin of the asset, appearance before the prosecutor, defense in all three instances
What we handle
We gather the evidence of the asset's lawful origin and appear before the prosecutor to dismantle the action before it reaches trial; if the prosecutor persists, we litigate the three instances the proceeding requires, including the one the prosecutor itself may bring even after two favorable rulings.
Scope
Lawful origin of the asset · appearance before the prosecutor · defense in three instances · amparo filed by the prosecutor
Frequently asked questions
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What do I do if I received a forfeiture notice or edict?
When the specialized prosecutor's office gives notice of a file or publishes the forfeiture edict on an asset, the legal clock has already started. That is why the appearance before the prosecutor has to be immediate.
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How do I prove the asset is legitimately mine?
We gather the evidence of the asset's lawful origin. With it, we appear before the prosecutor to dismantle the action before it reaches trial.
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If I lose, is that the end of it?
No. We litigate the three instances the civil asset forfeiture proceeding requires, including the one the prosecutor itself may bring even after two favorable rulings.
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What happens to my asset while the case is ongoing?
While the proceeding lasts, the asset may remain under State administration, which is why we ask from the outset that the measures be lifted. From service of process, the deadline also runs to answer the complaint and offer evidence, because what is not offered then cannot be used later.