Federal & State Forfeitures
San Antonio Property Forfeiture Lawyer
The Bad News is...
That the State or Federal authorities frequently attempt to take your real or personal property away, based merely on suspicion. You have a very short time to get a lawyer to contest the taking.
But the Good News...
A good lawyer, Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and Criminal Trial Law can often recover some or all of your property if he is contacted soon enough!
Contact Ray Taylor at (210) 807-9916 to arrange a free initial in-office consultation and case analysis. Remember, the key to successful representation is the earliest possible intervention. Ask for a lawyer immediately and then remain silent.
Forfeiture is possible even if a crime is only suspected
Forfeiture is a tool used by law enforcement personnel when they even suspect a crime and there is currency, real or personal property (especially guns) that might have facilitated or been purchased with the crime proceeds. If you have had money or property seized by law enforcement, it is important to consult a lawyer quickly to learn how you may recover your seized assets.
Time is critical when challenging forfeiture!
The ability to contest a forfeiture is limited to a very short period of time! In addition, forfeiture is a part of the criminal law but is handled as a civil law matter. It is important to have a lawyer who has experience in both criminal and civil law, so as to minimize the danger of criminal procecution. It is critical to act quickly to protect yourself and your assets.
A lawyer with experience in both civil and criminal trials
Ray Taylor is Board Certified in both Criminal Trial and Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is one of only 28 lawyers in Texas (out of 80,000) to be Board Certified in both Civil Trial Advocacy and Criminal Trial Advocacy. Practicing for nearly 40 years, Ray Taylor has worked hard to develop strategies that help clients recover their property. He fights vigorously to challenge forfeitures under both state and federal law.
Things to know about forfeiture
In many cases, people are unaware that their property may have been associated with criminal activity. In state court, forfeiture cases can sometimes be handled on a contingency basis, which means that the attorney will receive some of the recovered property if the challenge is successful. Also, a skilled attorney can often negotiate the reduction or dismissal of criminal charges related to a civil forfeiture. The forfeiture process can seize land, homes, cars, jewelry, bank accounts, and virtually any personal or real property.
Time is of the essence in property forfeiture cases!
Our lawyer has contested forfeitures linked to state and federal drug cases and cases involving government theft and fraud, such as bid rigging or selling untaxed cigarettes. In cases such as these, Ray Taylor has been able to act quickly, providing clients with the chance to recover their property or money and at the same time to protect the client from criminal prosecution.
Contact our San Antonio law office as soon as possible if you are facing forfeiture of property. Ray Taylor has the knowledge and experience to obtain the best possible outcome in state or federal court. Call (210) 807-9916 to arrange a free initial consultation and case analysis. Remember, the deadlines are very short. Call us today.
