Criminal Litigation
Cash Seizure and Detention
Our Approach
Law enforcement agencies are able to exercise significant civil powers in respect of cash which is believed to be connected to unlawful conduct
Under powers found in Part 5 of POCA, law enforcement agencies may seize cash suspected of being derived from, or to be used in unlawful conduct. They can then make applications to the court for detention of the cash for up to 2 years, to allow enquiries and investigations to take place.
Given the very low threshold of reasonable suspicion, these orders are relatively straightforward and easy to obtain. Where you are targeted by such proceedings, it is vital to quickly obtain good quality advice from an experienced lawyer.
We have extensive experience of:
- Advising on the lawfulness of a cash seizure or detention
- Making representations to law enforcement in relation to a proposed seizure
- Opposing a cash seizure application or an application to extend a detention period
Our Criminal Litigation Team
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