Q: My roommate was selling drugs and they raided the pad they found drugs in his room n i had 10 gran i had been saving
He was already convicted and did time my money was not evidence towards his case therefore i should get get my monry back..
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How long ago was that? If the jurisdiction instituted forfeiture proceedings against him, it may be too late.
Did you ever receive a notice of any sort indicating you were named as a party in civil legal stuff? Related to the roomste’s bust and your 10 racks?
I am going to make an educated guess and say the authorities did not believe the money was yours and probably feel like you ought to count yourself lucky you didn’t get popped also.
You need to file a claim opposing forfeiture. They would very much like to keep your money. Move on it quickly.
Go hire a lawyer (call me if you’re in CA) or go to the Prosecutor and ask him or her what his intentions are for your 10 large.
On second thought, probably best not to get into a conversation with law enforcement. Not that you're culpable, you're adverse in a dispute over the 10k and they have tactical superiority. (Lawyers and whatnot.)
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more info needed.
how much time has passed?
i assume it is quite a bit of time since proceedings appear to be in the past.
no matter what you say they will think this was money from drug sales.
you are better off having a lawyer make inquiry as you may say something that will get you in trouble.
hire a lawyer asap
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