Comprehensive guide to Asset Forfeiture cases, courts, and legal analysis.
Key Cases in Asset Forfeiture
texapp · 2026-04-15 · Impact: 25/100
In Re Omar Elizondo, Ovidio Elizondo, and Dr. Anthony Cynthia Elizondo Aradillas v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This c...
ca6 · 2026-04-01 · Impact: 65/100
This case involves a dispute over whether the government could seize assets from Guy Collins, who was convicted of wire fraud. The government sought to forfeit assets that Collins had acquired through...
ca8 · 2026-04-01 · Impact: 65/100
This case involves a dispute over whether the government could seize a musician's assets, including his intellectual property rights, due to his conviction for tax evasion. The musician, Mark Isham, a...
ohioctapp · 2026-03-30 · Impact: 45/100
This case involves a dispute over whether the state of Ohio could seize a vehicle used in a drug-related crime. The owner of the vehicle, Mr. Bailey, argued that the forfeiture of his car was an exces...
ohioctapp · 2026-03-30 · Impact: 65/100
This case involves a dispute over whether the state of Ohio could seize a vehicle used in a drug-related crime. The owner of the vehicle, Cecil, argued that the seizure was unconstitutional because he...
ohioctapp · 2026-03-30 · Impact: 65/100
This case involves a dispute over whether the state of Ohio could seize a vehicle used in a drug-related crime. The owner of the vehicle, Mr. Garee, argued that the forfeiture of his car was an excess...
ca2 · 2026-03-19 · Impact: 75/100
This case involves two separate lawsuits, Havlish v. Taliban and Aliganga v. Taliban, both seeking to collect on default judgments against the Taliban for acts of terrorism. The plaintiffs in Havlish ...
conn · 2026-02-03 · Impact: 65/100
This case involves a dispute over whether the state could seize property from an individual, Mr. Johnson, who was accused of drug offenses. The core issue was whether the state had followed the correc...
or · 2026-01-29 · Impact: 45/100
This case involves a dispute over whether the State of Oregon could seize a vehicle used in a drug-related crime. The owner of the vehicle, Mr. Strain, argued that his vehicle should not be forfeited ...
or · 2026-01-29 · Impact: 65/100
This case involves a dispute over whether the state could seize a vehicle used in a drug-related crime. The defendant, Worsham, argued that his vehicle should not be forfeited because he was unaware o...
md · 2026-01-27 · Impact: 65/100
This case involves a dispute over whether the state could seize a vehicle used in a drug-related crime. The owner of the vehicle, Mr. Stone, argued that his car should not be forfeited because he was ...
wash · 2026-01-15 · Impact: 45/100
This case involves a dispute over whether the state could seize property from a man named Bennett. The state argued that Bennett's property was connected to illegal drug activity and therefore subject...
or · 2025-12-30 · Impact: 65/100
This case involves a dispute over whether the state could seize property from an individual, Mr. Williams, who was accused of drug trafficking. The core legal question was whether the state had follow...
or · 2025-12-30 · Impact: 75/100
This case involves a dispute over whether the state could seize a vehicle used in a drug-related crime. The defendant, Mr. Williams, argued that the forfeiture of his car was an excessive fine, violat...
wash · 2025-12-11 · Impact: 65/100
This case involves a dispute over whether the state could seize a vehicle used in a drug-related crime. The owner, Danielson, argued that the forfeiture of his vehicle was an excessive fine under the ...
conn · 2025-12-09 · Impact: 75/100
This case involves a dispute over whether the state could seize a vehicle belonging to Mr. Bester. Mr. Bester was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) and his vehicle was impounded. The stat...
ca4 · 2025-08-22 · Impact: 25/100
United States v. MICFO, LLC, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's decision to grant summary judgment to t...
cafc · 2025-07-31 · Impact: 65/100
Dinh v. United States, decided by Federal Circuit on July 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns whether the government can seize assets under the forfeiture statute when the...
la · 2025-06-27 · Impact: 25/100
State of Louisiana v. John Noehl and Analise Noehl, decided by Louisiana Supreme Court on June 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The State of Louisiana sought to seize assets from John an...
cadc · 2025-05-05 · Impact: 25/100
Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc. v. USA & Radio Free Asia v. USA, decided by D.C. Circuit on May 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's dis...
ca9 · 2025-02-13 · Impact: 30/100
Advanced Integrative Medical Science Institute, Pllc v. United States Drug Enforcement Admin, decided by Ninth Circuit on February 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affi...