Criminal Forfeiture
/ˈkrɪmɪnəl fɔːrˈfiʃər/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process by which the government seizes property connected to criminal activity, often following a conviction or forfeit proceeding.
The court ordered criminal forfeiture of the defendant's assets linked to drug trafficking.
Forms
- criminal forfeitures
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Commentary
Criminal forfeiture is distinct from civil forfeiture in that it typically requires a criminal conviction and is punitive, emphasizing the nexus between crime and property.
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