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When my client and his family came to me, they were in a deeply stressful and uncertain position. Multiple bank accounts had been frozen, totaling $250,000, and they were facing the threat of civil and criminal forfeiture of their rental properties, which had allegedly been linked to marijuana grow operations.
To make matters worse, my client had previously been investigated and arrested in a separate marijuana case—putting a target on his back and making it easy for law enforcement to assume the worst.
But assumptions are not evidence—and I knew the truth needed to come to light.
Through extensive investigation and careful review of the facts, I discovered that my client’s tenants—not my client—were responsible for the marijuana grows, and that he had no knowledge of the illegal activity taking place on his rental properties.
I immediately took action:
- Initiated eviction proceedings against the tenants for unlawful use of the premises
- Presented compelling evidence to both the City Attorney’s Office and the District Attorney’s Office, showing my client’s lack of involvement
- Challenged the seizure of funds and properties under both civil and criminal law frameworks
The outcome?
$250,000 returned to my client and his family
No criminal charges filed
No forfeiture of rental properties
My client is back in business, renting his properties lawfully and free of any further investigation
This case was a textbook example of how aggressive defense, sharp investigation, and early intervention can turn a near disaster into a total win. My client walked away with his freedom, his finances, and his reputation intact.