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Record Nr.

UNINA9911009237903321

Autore

Edgeworth Dee R

Titolo

Asset Forfeiture : Practice and Procedure in State and Federal Courts, Third Edition

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cleveland, : American Bar Association, 2014

La Vergne : , : American Bar Association, , 2015

©2015

ISBN

9781627223829

1627223827

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (347 pages)

Soggetti

Criminal procedure - United States

Civil procedure - United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Title from eBook information screen..

Nota di contenuto

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Disclaimer -- Contents -- Index of Tables -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Follow the Money -- Chapter 1 Forfeiture Terminology --   A. Introduction --   B. Definition --   C. Jurisdiction --   D. Methods of Forfeiture --   E. Theories of Forfeiture --   F. Concepts of Forfeiture --   G. Comparison of Forfeiture Laws --   H. Summary -- Chapter 2 Property Subject to Forfeiture --   A. Introduction --   B. History of Federal Forfeiture --   C. Types of Federal Forfeiture --   D. Federal Civil Forfeiture --   E. Federal Criminal Forfeiture --   F. History of State Forfeiture --   G. Types of State Forfeiture --   H. Analysis of State Forfeiture Statutes --   I. Comparison of Federal and State Forfeiture Statutes -- Chapter 3 Seizure of Property for Civil Forfeiture

Sommario/riassunto

This book, 'Asset Forfeiture: Practice and Procedure in State and Federal Courts' by Dee R. Edgeworth, is a comprehensive guide on the legal processes and practices of asset forfeiture in the United States. It covers both state and federal court procedures, offering detailed insights into the terminology, jurisdiction, and methods of forfeiture. The book aims to educate legal practitioners on navigating the complexities of forfeiture laws, providing a thorough analysis of



statutes, case law, and procedural strategies. It addresses civil and criminal forfeiture, ethical considerations, and constitutional protections, making it an essential resource for attorneys involved in forfeiture litigation. The intended audience includes legal professionals, law students, and those involved in the criminal justice system.