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Asset Recovery (Forfeiture) - Proceeds of Crime - Money LaunderingForfeiture of illegal property was intended to send the message that “crime does not pay” however, it also proved to be an excellent source of revenue for the government. As a result, multidisciplinary forfeiture squads were established in all of the major cities in Canada. These teams of police, income tax investigators, lawyers and forensic accounts use broad legal powers and specialized knowledge to seize cash, cars, and houses.Recently, the Alberta Government created their own forfeiture regime. The Civil Forfeiture Office utilizes the sweeping powers of the Victims Restitution and Compensation Payment Act to launch civil claims against anyone they suspect has committed crime utilizing their property or who may have acquired property from crime. This new law does not require proof of actual criminal behaviour and the person effected must respond to the action by filing an affidavit or will automatically lose their property. Proceeds of crime cases are more complex than other criminal proceedings because the Crown and the police are well trained and experienced. The broad reach of their powers can have serious effect on an individual's personal situation, legal and economic interests, and in some instances, the survival of a business or a family. To successfully defend these cases, your lawyer should have skills and training that match those of the prosecutor. To the seek the return of property seized by the police or the government contact a Calgary forfeiture lawyer at Roulston Chow today. |
Main Phone: (403) 452-8018
David G. Chow (Ext. 1) Tonii K. Roulston (Ext. 2) Andrea Urquhart (Ext. 3) Calgary Civil Forfeiture Lawyers
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