title: Will You Sweep Away the Righteous with The Wicked?’ Third-Party Rights in Forfeiture Law
abstract: Abstract Forfeiture, a potent tool in law enforcement’s battle against crime, especially organized activities, raises a legal conflict involving third parties’ rights. This includes the offender’s family, investors, creditors, property owners, and victims. Balancing criminal law objectives with civil property rights, this study explores the tension arising from forfeiture affecting innocent parties. It argues for a guided approach to forfeiting third-party property based on legal theories, seeki
journal: Criminal Law Forum