Asset Forfeiture 

Miami Lawyer Working in Federal Asset Forfeiture

One of the most severe consequences the federal criminal charges is a separate civil action for seizing assets. For the government to impose criminal asset forfeiture, assets must be worth tens of thousands of dollars. In such large-scale cases, it is especially important to hire an experienced federal criminal defense lawyer.

Frank Rubino has more than 30 years of experience, defending dozens of clients in high-profile federal criminal proceedings. Among his most notable cases are many that involved federal asset forfeiture, including several cases where Rubino successfully defending clients accused of importing large amounts of cocaine.

Federal Crime Involvement Resulting in Asset Forfeiture

The federal government can seize assets for a number of reasons:

• If the asset was purchased with proceeds of illegal activity (illegal funds)
• If the asset was used to commit a crime
• If money laundering was involved to avoid income taxes
• If a business faces civil allegations for violation of the Patriot Act

Of course, criminal asset forfeiture is not limited to drug crimes. In cases of white collar crimes, the federal government will often seize homes, planes, boats, bank accounts - anything they can suggest was purchased through fraudulent means, was involved in criminal activity or was otherwise illegal funds. Certain cases even result in business asset seizure.

In one case handled by Attorney Rubino represented the owner of a fleet of 11 lobster boats used for fishing off the coast of Honduras. Each boat, worth $300,000-$600,000, was seized, putting Mr. Rubino's client out of business. Attorney Rubino has the resources and experience to fight hard against such abuse of power by the federal government.

Taking Federal Crime and Asset Forfeiture Cases throughout the World

Having successfully defended clients from around the world, Attorney Rubino is highly sought after by victims of federal asset forfeiture in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and throughout Central and South America, including Peru, Columbia, Argentina, Honduras, Panama, El Salvador and Guatemala.

Contact Us

Whether or not you have been charged with a crime, if you have suffered federal asset forfeiture, contact federal criminal defense lawyer Frank A. Rubino. From law offices in Miami, Florida, he accepts international law and U.S. Federal cases from across the United States and around the world.