East Texas Search and Seizure Rights Attorneys
Have you had property seized by the police during an arrest? The laws that govern what the police may seize, what justification they need and how they seize your property are geared toward benefiting the state or federal government. The asset forfeiture laws do little to protect the rights of individuals who are supposed to be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
In fact, you can be ordered to surrender your property without ever being found guilty of a crime. The government must merely make a showing that the property in question may have been used in connection with an illegal activity, or that the property was derived from an illegal activity. Once the government has made that showing, it is your responsibility to prove the contrary or you will permanently lose your property.
Former Prosecutors and Board-Certified Criminal Defense Specialists
At Bain, Files, Jarrett, Bain & Harrison, P.C., our Tyler criminal forfeiture and seizure attorneys have been providing exceptional representation to clients in East Texas since 1976. Criminal defense attorney F.R. "Buck" Files, Jr. was named Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year in 2004 by the Criminal Defense Section of the State Bar of Texas.
Attorneys F. R. "Buck" Files, Jr. and J. Brett Harrison are both Board Certified in Criminal Law the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Attorney Jennifer Garrett Deen is Board Certified in Juvenile Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Attorneys Buck Files and Brett Harrison are also Board Certified in Criminal Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Earning these certifications requires the acquisition of a higher level of experience and knowledge, as well as a solid reputation among criminal defense lawyers for providing outstanding criminal defense.
We Can Help You Recover Your Property
We help those who have had property seized recover what is theirs. Typical property confiscated includes:
- Cash
- Guns
- Cars
- Boats
- Real estate
- Computers
Contact Us
When your property has been seized and you want to maximize the likelihood it will be returned, turn to Bain, Files, Jarrett, Bain & Harrison, P.C., in Tyler. With board-certified criminal specialists and decades of experience, we can help hold the government accountable. If you need information about any criminal law matter, call 903-258-9447, toll free at 888-691-1249 or simply contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation with one of our lawyers. We accept credit cards for our clients' convenience. Members of our staff are bi-lingual and assist our attorneys with our Spanish speaking clients. Se habla español.
