Legal Question in Criminal Law in Wisconsin
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I got pulled over and in the car they found .1 gram of marajuana. I also had $3,000 in my purse, and they seized the money. Am I legally able to get that money back?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Recovery of Cash Seized After Marijuana Arrest
Cash seized after drug arrests is rarely returned. Instead, it is normally held as evidence of drug dealing. Depending upon your prior record and other possible evidence of dealing activity, it may be feasible to sue for return of the cash. However, the cost of such litigation could exceed the amount in question. Conscientious prosecutors may sometimes agree with a lawyer's request to return of cash in a situation involving nothing more than a tiny quantity of drugs if there is no other evidence of drug trafficking. My comments in this online forum are not intended as legal advices: you need to consult with your own lawyer.
Recovery of Cash Seized After Marijuana Arrest
Cash seized after drug arrests is rarely returned. Instead, it is normally held as evidence of drug dealing. Depending upon your prior record and other possible evidence of dealing activity, it may be feasible to sue for return of the cash. However, the cost of such litigation could exceed the amount in question. Conscientious prosecutors may sometimes agree with a lawyer's request to return of cash in a situation involving nothing more than a tiny quantity of drugs if there is no other evidence of drug trafficking. My comments in this online forum are not intended as legal advice; you also need to consult with your own lawyer.
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