Although most forfeitures involve vehicles, Minnesota law also allows other property associated with certain crimes to be forfeited as well.
In Minnesota, there are 2 categories of items that can be forfeited. The first is more common: items specified by statute as being subject to administratively forfeited, such as the seizure of a vehicle after a DWI offense. The second kind of forfeiture is governed by MN Statute 609.531. This allows for property to be forfeited if it was: (1) personal property used or intended for use to commit or facilitate the commission of a designated offense; or (2) real or personal property representing the proceeds of a designated offense.
“Designated Offense” includes but is not limited to the entire chapter 609 criminal code, controlled substance provisions, firearm and criminal provisions, and the following:
–Criminal vehicular homicide and injury
–Assault in the first, second, third, or fourth degree
-Simple or aggravated robbery
-Solicitation or promotion of prostitution or sex trafficking
–Criminal sexual conduct in the first, second, third, or fourth degree
-Fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle
The process of fighting these forfeitures can be complicated. Contact an experienced MN criminal defense forfeiture team right away.
