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Early Asset Forfeiture Is Key Part Of Criminal Defense Plans

By David Lazarus (December 21, 2021, 4:51 PM EST) -- Financial penalties in a federal criminal prosecution can be crippling. Asset forfeiture, restitution, criminal fines, False Claims Act and other civil penalties and fines often overlap, and the government has significant latitude to double, or triple, collect.

Asset forfeiture is a component of almost all federal criminal prosecutions, and the law on penalties heavily favors the government. Having a financial penalties strategy early in any defense can lead to a significantly improved outcome for individuals and corporations. 

By all accounts, the U.S. Department of Justice plans to increase its use of asset forfeiture, including seizures and restraining orders. The department is...

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