Helping Exercise Your Rights
When the government seizes your assets in Oklahoma, you have legal rights. A Bartlesville asset forfeiture attorney can help you battle the government to get your property back.
Although Congress, the legislature, and the courts have turned the tables in favor of prosecutors who may seize cash based on police hunches and presumptions, the law still protects honest citizens.
Asset forfeiture dates back to the days of the colonists when the British government executed “writs of assistance.” We’ve also heard of a “cash-for-freedom” deal where innocent people hand over their property in some jurisdictions in order not to face certain charges. Asset forfeiture has become a standard police tool, and often one that makes some law enforcement officers appear to be bounty hunters.
All the aforementioned reasons are why you need a Bartlesville asset forfeiture attorney to fight to get your property back where it belongs.
Oklahoma Asset Forfeitures
In the state of Oklahoma, most asset seizures involve law enforcement taking property due to allegations of illegal drug activity. Sometimes you’ll see a vehicle around town that has the words, “Seized for a Drug Dealer, Now it’s Ours.”
We’ve also unexpectedly seen prosecutors attempt to seize cash, vehicles, and other property in connection with cases of alleged prostitution, drunken driving, and “white collar” financial crimes.
Why You Need to Hire an Asset Forfeiture Attorney
If the seizure is indeed conducted “outside” the scope of the a criminal proceeding, then you have a chance at recovering your assets. Authorities can wait as long as a year before filing any legal document that would allow the rightful owner to “claim” the seized money. If no one steps up to make a valid claim, prosecutors can appropriate the cash to be shared with the police department.
Therefore, hiring an asset forfeiture attorney is one of your best chances at prevailing in a Bartlesville civil court where you’ll try to reclaim your property.
Confidential Consultation: Bartlesville Asset Forfeiture Attorney
You can speak with a Bartlesville asset forfeiture attorney simply by taking a moment to call the Wirth Law Office-Bartlesville for a no-obligation phone consultation. Call (918) 213-0950 or toll-free at (888) Wirth-Law (888-947-8452).
You can also submit the “Ask an Attorney” form at the top right of this page.
Either way you reach out to our knowledgeable team, we will return your inquiry in the timely manner that you deserve.