Forfeiture

In New Jersey, Nicholas L. Bissell Jr., a local prosecutor known as the Forfeiture King, helped an associate to buy land seized in a marijuana case for a small fraction of its market value.

More Reefer Madness 1997

Reveille or retreat roll call Forfeiture of $1; corporal, $2; and 11 p.m. inspection. sergeant, $3; first sergeant, $4.

A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 2: Grover Cleveland Grover Cleveland 1872

Reveille or retreat roll call Forfeiture of 50 cents; corporal, $1; sergeant, $2; first sergeant, $3.

A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 9, part 1: Benjamin Harrison Benjamin Harrison 1867

"Forfeiture" includes confiscation where applicable, and means the deprivation of property by order of a court or other competent authority.

Us Russian Agreement On Customs Matters ITY National Archives 1994

The 2000 Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act, or Cafra, put in protections for individuals, including increasing the government's burden of proof in many proceedings.

Federal Asset Seizures Rise, Netting Innocent With Guilty John R. Emshwiller 2011

Although prisoners around Europe have traditionally retained the right to vote, the ban on British inmates taking part in elections dates back to the Forfeiture Act 1870.

Nick Clegg struggling to avoid giving violent prisoners the right to vote Alan Travis 2010

The Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section, part of the department's Criminal Division, has quietly begun hiring a total of 10 prosecutors and lawyers for two groups that will focus on such efforts.

U.S. in New Drug-Money Push Joseph Palazzolo 2010

Also, Preliminary Orders of Forfeiture were entered against Bowen in the amount of $12 million, and against Ingram in the amount of $7 million.

Bill Singer: Two Con Artists Sentenced in Federal Reserve Note Investment Plan Scam Bill Singer 2010

Forfeiture attorneys counter that the government often settles cases, returning at least part of the seized assets, if it thinks it might lose.

Federal Asset Seizures Rise, Netting Innocent With Guilty John R. Emshwiller 2011

Forfeiture law has its roots in the Colonial days, when it was used to battle pirates and smugglers.

Federal Asset Seizures Rise, Netting Innocent With Guilty John R. Emshwiller 2011