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Criminal Forfeiture

The process of seizing assets as part of a criminal sentence after a defendant's conviction.

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Jan 15, 2026
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What legal steps must a New York state attorney general take to seize property after a civil judgment?

A New York State Attorney General seeking to seize property after obtaining a civil judgment follows the same statutory enforcement framework available to any judgment creditor: docket the judgment wh...

Feb 3, 2026

What legal steps must New York prosecutors follow to seize assets after a civil judgment?

prosecutors seeking to seize assets after a civil judgment must first identify and legally restrain specific assets, obtain court executions or commence civil forfeiture under CPLR Article 13‑A when c...

Jan 22, 2026

What legal mechanisms do prosecutors use to forfeit assets in federal fraud cases?

Prosecutors in use three statutory mechanisms to seize and forfeit assets: tied to a conviction, brought against property in rem, and handled by seizing agencies without immediate judicial involvement...

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