Civil Forfeiture

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

13 cases analyzed in this practice area

Key Cases in Civil Forfeiture

Gilberti v. Federal Bureau of Investigation, 72 Partners, LLC

fladistctapp · 2026-02-25 · Impact: 15/100

Gilberti v. Federal Bureau of Investigation, 72 Partners, LLC, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Gilberti, sued the ...

In Re Adrian and Mary Zuniga v. the State of Texas

texapp · 2026-02-06 · Impact: 25/100

In Re Adrian and Mary Zuniga v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Zunigas challenged the State's seizure of their prop...

In Re Delphi Properties, LLC v. the State of Texas

texapp · 2026-02-05 · Impact: 65/100

In Re Delphi Properties, LLC v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether the State of Texas cou...

State of Minnesota v. Jamie Sara Schmeichel

minn · 2026-02-04 · Impact: 65/100

This case involves a dispute over whether the State of Minnesota could seize a vehicle belonging to Jamie Sara Schmeichel. The State sought to forfeit Schmeichel's car, alleging it was used in a drug-...

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...

In Re Kona Coast Venture, LTD; Kona Coast, LLC; William Korioth; WTK Development, LLC; Guadalupe 306, LP; Guadalupe 306 GP, LLC; Oxbow Land Partners, LLC; Hideout on the Horseshoe, LLC; Whitewater Sports, LLC; And TBOTG Development, Inc. v. the State of Texas

texapp · 2026-01-22 · Impact: 25/100

In Re Kona Coast Venture, LTD; Kona Coast, LLC; William Korioth; WTK Development, LLC; Guadalupe 306, LP; Guadalupe 306 GP, LLC; Oxbow Land Partners, LLC; Hideout on the Horseshoe, LLC; Whitewater Spo...

United States v. $1,106,775 in US Currency

ca9 · 2025-10-28 · Impact: 25/100

United States v. $1,106,775 in US Currency, decided by Ninth Circuit on October 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's forfeiture of $1,106,775 ...

St. Clair v. County of Okanogan

ca9 · 2025-09-23 · Impact: 20/100

St. Clair v. County of Okanogan, decided by Ninth Circuit on September 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Okano...

In the Matter of the Complaint of Ed Seganti

ca2 · 2025-08-26 · Impact: 15/100

In the Matter of the Complaint of Ed Seganti, decided by Second Circuit on August 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a complai...

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...

Etchegoinberry v. United States

cafc · 2025-03-24 · Impact: 65/100

Etchegoinberry v. United States, decided by Federal Circuit on March 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the interpretation of the "bona fide" sale requirement under 26 U....

United States v. $1,106,775 in US Currency

ca9 · 2025-03-11 · Impact: 25/100

United States v. $1,106,775 in US Currency, decided by Ninth Circuit on March 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's forfeiture of $1,106,775 in...

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