Criminal forfeiture

Criminal forfeiture is a legal process where the government can seize assets or property that are tied to criminal activity. When someone is convicted of a crime, such as drug trafficking or money laundering, the court may order that any property obtained through or used in the crime be forfeited. This means the individual loses ownership of these assets, which are then typically sold or used by law enforcement to combat crime. Unlike civil forfeiture, criminal forfeiture requires a conviction and is tied directly to the criminal case.