Explore 21 court opinions on Asset Forfeiture. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Texas forfeiture law upheld in asset seizure case
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...
Sixth Circuit largely upholds asset forfeiture in wire fraud conviction, remands one property.
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...
Eighth Circuit Rules Musician's Intellectual Property Rights Are Forfeitable in Tax Evasion Case
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...
Ohio Court Upholds Vehicle Forfeiture in Drug Case
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...
Ohio Court Upholds Vehicle Forfeiture in Drug Case Despite Owner's Claim of Ignorance
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...
Ohio Court Upholds Vehicle Forfeiture in Drug Case
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...
Appeals Court Rules Afghan Central Bank Assets Cannot Be Seized to Satisfy Judgments Against the Taliban
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 fails to follow proper procedure in asset forfeiture case, property returned to owner.
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...
Oregon Court Rules State Can Forfeit Vehicle Used in Drug Crime
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 can seize vehicle used in crime even if owner didn't know.
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 can seize vehicle used in drug crime, owner's ignorance no defense
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 ...
Court upholds seizure of property linked to drug activity
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 improperly seized property from defendant accused of drug trafficking
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...
Court Rules on Vehicle Forfeiture in Drug Case
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 can seize vehicle used in drug crime; forfeiture not excessive fine.
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 ...
Connecticut Supreme Court Rules Vehicle Forfeiture Unconstitutional in DUI Case
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...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Asset Forfeiture in Illegal Gambling Case
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: Government can seize assets in nominee/alter ego forfeiture cases
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...
Court Affirms Seizure of Assets Linked to Illegal Gambling
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...
Broadcasters Lack Standing to Challenge NDAA Asset Forfeiture Provisions
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...
Ninth Circuit Denies Injunction Against DEA Asset Seizures
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...