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Defending Against A Civil Asset Forfeiture Case

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Defending Against a Civil Asset Forfeiture Case in Texas

Defending Against a Civil Asset Forfeiture Case in Texas

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Overview of Civil Asset Forfeiture
The Story of Steve Carter: A Civil Asset Forfeiture Example
Questions You May Have About Civil Asset Forfeiture
Checklist for Appearing in Court
Documents You Might Need
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This guide is not meant to provide legal advice, either specific or general. For legal advice, you should consult a lawyer. Legal aid or the Texas State Bar may be able to help you find a lawyer for your civil asset forfeiture case. There is no guarantee that using the information in this guide will result in you winning your case, but it may be able to help.