The beginning of President Trump’s second term includes a strict immigration policy and increased presence at the southern border. If you are undocumented or have undocumented parents, you may be wondering: will this change in attitude impact my ability to get my seized cash, car, or property back? The answer is no! Whether you are…
No, you should not wait. It is much better to get a free consultation from an attorney specializing in seizure and forfeiture to put your mind at ease about getting your vehicle, cash, and property back. They also know how much it might cost and how long the federal or state process takes. When you…
Many clients ask us at San Diego Defenders’ Forfeiture Law Firm if they will be criminally charged if they try to get their car back after Border Patrol seizes it on suspicion of alien smuggling. If they were not charged at the time CBP detained them, we have never seen the US Customs and Border…
When your car is seized and impounded by U.S. Customs & Border Protection because they detained you or your family for suspicion of alien smuggling, you will receive a Notice of Seizure letter in the mail. The letter will include an Election of Proceedings. Basically, how do you want to try getting your vehicle…
Here are some examples of rejected/denied Petitions 5 to 9 months after our clients ignored our advice to NOT file a petition if they wanted to save money and get their vehicle back ASAP after the CBP impounded their car. It is too common for young adults to get their car taken after responding…
At San Diego Defenders Forfeiture Law Firm, we get a LOT of calls from people who want to get their car back from CBP after it has been seized. Some file a Petition that is REJECTED or DENIED. Some who file a Petition go 7 months, 9 months–it varies–and are still waiting for a…
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