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• Seizure/Forfeiture Accounts - the confiscation of property (client's "secured" motor vehicle) by Law Enforcement acting under color of law

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• A motor vehicle taken is normally due to alleged involvement of that vehicle in some criminal activity

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• Upon seizure, Law Enforcement is required to contact/notice all parties having a record lien interest in the motor vehicle

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• If Law Enforcement intends to retain the seized property, it must initiate a forfeiture proceeding and formally serve every lien holder

 

Client must advise Counsel timely of seizure and provide:

• Documents of any kind received from and internal notes of all communications with law enforcement

• Complete Contract/Lease Agreement

• Credit Application of Buyer/Lessee

• Proof of Lienholder interest (i.e. Certificate of Title)

• Itemized financial record of account

• Special Affidavit (coordinated with Counsel)

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• Legal fees are generally FIXED charges (plus court costs) Client responsible for related towing and recovery costs

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• Counsel will communicate timely with law enforcement/intervene in any pending action

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• Counsel will communicate regularly with client to coordinate recovery

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• Client's recovery of vehicle will normally conclude the matter