Return of Seized Property in Criminal Proceedings
Legal representation for owners whose property has been seized in criminal proceedings, including vehicles, trucks, trailers, documents or other property. Assistance with return applications and protection of ownership rights before the competent judicial authorities.
Overview
The seizure of a vehicle, truck, trailer, documents,
equipment or other property in criminal proceedings can have significant
consequences for the owner, particularly where the owner has no connection to
the alleged offence. In certain situations, property may belong to an individual
or company who is neither a suspect nor a defendant, while the property is
retained as evidence or becomes subject to potential forfeiture proceedings.
Cabinet de Avocat Arsulescu provides legal assistance and
representation to owners seeking the return of property seized in criminal
proceedings. We review the circumstances of the case, the relevant documents
and the legal basis for the seizure in order to identify the appropriate
procedure for seeking the property's return.
Depending on the procedural stage, we prepare and pursue
return applications before the competent judicial authorities and, where
appropriate, take the necessary steps before the competent judge. An important
part of the analysis is establishing ownership and demonstrating that returning
the property would not interfere with the establishment of the facts or the
proper resolution of the criminal proceedings.
Where the authorities rely on the possibility of special
forfeiture, we separately analyse the legal requirements for such a measure and
the position of the property's owner. Where the owner did not know and did not
consent to the property being used for criminal purposes, these circumstances
may be particularly relevant to the defence strategy.
Legal assistance may include drafting the return
application, preparing supporting documentation, challenging an unfavourable
decision and representing the owner before the competent judicial authorities,
depending on the circumstances and procedural stage of the case.
Process & Timeline
Case Assessment
We review the available documents and establish why the property was seized, who owns it and what stage the criminal proceedings have reached.
Ownership Review
We identify the documents proving ownership or another legitimate right over the property and determine what supporting documents should be filed.
Review of the Seizure
We assess whether the property is being retained as evidence and whether there are grounds for seeking its return without interfering with the investigation or trial.
Return Application
We draft and file the return application, setting out the facts, ownership rights and relevant legal arguments.
Challenge of an Unfavourable Decision
If the return application is rejected, we assess the available procedural remedy and prepare the necessary challenge, depending on the procedural stage
Court Representation
Where the application falls within the jurisdiction of the court, we represent the owner and argue for the return of the property.
Frequently Asked Questions
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lawoffice@arsulescu.com
0739 111 113
OFFICES
Blv. General Ion Dragalina 29, Timisoara 300166
Str. Aurel Vlaicu 87, Bucuresti 030167
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