Question

Which of the following statements is true about asset forfeiture?

A. before CAFRA was passed, owners had to prove that the property wasn't used in a crime to get it back once it was seized.

B. since asset forfeiture essentially accusing the property of a crime, the government's burden of proof is beyond a reasonable doubt.

C. Forfeiture proceeds sent a major source of funds for law enforcement agencies.

D. property can be seized by the government only if the owner has been convicted of a crime involving the property.

Answer 1

The correct option is D.
Asset forfeiture refers to the confiscation of one's assets by the state. Such confiscation usually occur when the asset is a proceed of a crime or it is used to commit a crime. The principal aim of confiscation of property is to seize properties that are believed to contribute to the success of a particular crime in order to disrupt the crime operation.