Q: Confiscated funds...
Money was confiscated from me, and assumed drug money. I have a receipt showing that I withdrew the same amount of money from a atm,the same day of arrest. Can I get my money back aslong as I have that "Proof"(receipt),and if so,do I have to wait until the case is over with or can a motion be submitted now showing that the money is not from drug proceeds?.
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A: The State has 90 days to file for forfeiture. If they do not then ask for the money to be returned and if they refuse then file a motion.
A: You need to wait 90 days and then if you don't get the money back you will need to file a motion and win it to get your money back, but it does sound like you have a good defense, but you will need more than just the receipt to win it.
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