Chicago Criminal Forfeiture Attorney
Illinois Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal forfeiture laws are used by federal and state prosecutors to freeze the assets of those charged in criminal cases if they can believe that the proceeds of the crime were used to acquire the assets. At Pissetzky & Berliner, LLC, our experienced Chicago area criminal defense lawyer takes immediate action to prevent the forfeiture of property such as houses, cars and money.
Exposing Unreliable Prosecution Evidence or Constitutional Violations
By working with investigators and accountants, we identify any unsubstantiated claims and inconsistencies in warrants, wire taps, eyewitness testimony and any the prosecution evidence. If an informant was used to provide evidence in the underlying criminal case, we expose any plea bargain arrangements used to obtain that testimony in order to cast doubt on the reliability of the testimony obtained. We also investigate the actions and backgrounds of the prosecution’s investigators to reveal questionable interrogation tactics, evidence tampering, and any potential constitutional violations.
Effective Forfeiture Defense
The experienced Illinois criminal forfeiture attorney at Pissetzky & Berliner, LLC has successfully represented clients in numerous forfeiture and felony criminal cases, including those involving drug crimes, white collar crimes, murder and sex crimes. Gal Pissetzky will carefully examine every aspect of both the arrest and the seizure of property in order to develop a successful defense strategy.
An effective forfeiture defense requires the defense to demonstrate that the assets were acquired through legitimate means. It is crucial to develop an adequate and concise paper trail that clearly separates any seized assets from the alleged criminal activity. In some cases, the most effective forfeiture defense will be to challenge the constitutionality or legality of criminal procedures, including search, seizure and arrest processes. Whatever defense strategy is determined to be the best, our experienced Illinois criminal forfeiture attorney will act to quickly to attain a return of any seized property as soon as possible.
Adhering to Strict Deadlines for Forfeiture Claims
There are strict time limits within which a defendant may file a claim seeking the return of forfeited property or money. Once a defendant has received notice of a criminal forfeiture, he or she must file a claim seeking to have the property returned within 45 days of the notice.
Representation in Both Criminal Forfeiture Case and Underlying Criminal Charges
A criminal forfeiture defense is a complicated process that frequently turns into a lengthy and complex legal proceeding, making it essential to rely on a skilled criminal defense attorney that is experienced representing clients with his or her criminal forfeiture defense.
Criminal forfeitures are also separate legal proceedings from the underlying criminal charges, with different timelines and legal standards. The skilled Chicago criminal forfeiture attorney at Pissetzky & Berliner, LLC has considerable experience representing clients in both criminal forfeiture proceedings, as well as the underlying criminal case, so we can provide the optimal criminal defense in all matters related to the charges.
The experienced Chicago criminal forfeiture attorney at Pissetzky & Berliner, LLC focuses his practice on representing clients facing federal and state felony charges, such as murder, drug charges and white collar crimes, as well as criminal forfeitures resulting from the charges. If you have been charged with a felony and have had property forfeited as a result of the allegations, contact Chicago criminal forfeiture attorney Gal Pissetzky at (312) 566-9900 to learn how he can help with your criminal forfeiture defense.
