Asset Forfeiture

Comprehensive guide to Asset Forfeiture cases, courts, and legal analysis.

21 cases analyzed in this practice area

Key Cases in Asset Forfeiture

United States v. Guy Collins

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...

United States v. Mark Isham

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...

State v. Bailey

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...

State v. Cecil

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...

State v. Garee

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...

Havlish v. Taliban; Aliganga v. Taliban

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 ...

State v. Johnson

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...

State v. Strain

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 ...

State v. Worsham

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...

State v. Stone

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 ...

State v. Bennett

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...

State v. Williams

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...

State v. Williams

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...

State v. Danielson

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 ...

State v. Bester

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...

United States v. MICFO, LLC

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...

Dinh v. United States

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...

State of Louisiana v. John Noehl and Analise Noehl

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...

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