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The Case for Civil Forfeiture: Why In Rem Proceedings are an Essential Tool for Recovering the Proceeds of Crime

Stefan D. Cassella, US Dept of Justice

Abstract

The article, currently in draft form but accepted for publication, outlines the reasons why a purely in personam asset forfeiture system that relies on a criminal conviction for the recovery of criminal proceeds is inadequate, and why governments implementing asset forfeiture schemes should make civil in rem forfeiture part of the legislative program.

Suggested Citation

Stefan D. Cassella. "The Case for Civil Forfeiture: Why In Rem Proceedings are an Essential Tool for Recovering the Proceeds of Crime" Journal of Money Laundering Control (2008).
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/stefan_cassella/20