Good Drug Possession Attorney in Houston, Texas
Federal and state law allows for the seizure of any property that was used to commit a crime, or property acquired through the commission of a crime, or property that was purchased with proceeds from the commission of a crime. This is a civil lawsuit filed against you and your assests by the District Attorney's Office pursuant to Article 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, and is referred to as asset forfeiture. While asset forfeiture can occur in conjunction with many criminal charges, it most frequently occurs in connection with a drug crime.
Some examples of the types of property that is commonly seized through Asset Forfeiture are houses, cash, bank accounts, real estate, jewelry, cars, guns, electronics, computers and cell phones. The problem with most asset forfeiture proceedings is that, once the government has dedcided to seize your property, they tend to take everything in sight, including property that you own lawfully. The burden is on the government to prove that property was used to commit a crime, or acquired through the commission of a crime, or purchased with proceeds from the commission of a crime. However, this is the very low civil burden of proof which is "by a perponderance of the evidence", rather than the highest standard of proof used in criminal cases which is "beyond a reasonable doubt". In short, this means that the government must only prove that there is just enough evidence to make it more likely than not that the property was used to commit a crime, or acquired through the commission of a crime, or purchased with proceeds from the commission of a crime.
If the government is trying to seize your property as part of a drug crime prosecution, you must seek the help of a criminal defense attorney who will work to not only to defend you, but also your property. When the best possible outcome matters, contact the Houston, Texas, Law Office of Mark A. Morasch today for a free initial consultation.
Get the Help You Need 24/7 from a Good Drug Possession Lawyer in Houston, Texas
If the government is trying to take your money, home, or car, then contact my office to discuss your case today. You can speak to someone weekday or weekend, day or night by calling 713-got-aDWI (that's 713-468-2394) or you can use the e-mail link for a response the next business day. In criminal cases I offer payment plans, and I accept Visa and MasterCard. Program 713-got-aDWI into your cell phone now, because you never know when you'll need help.
