April 27, 2012, 16:40
Gordon LeMaireCivil Forfeiture
Does the owner of currency (defendant in the criminal case) have to be present in a hearing on a forfeiture arising out of the criminal case? Defendant is now in TDC and I am getting some resistance to bench warranting him back.
April 30, 2012, 08:22
Mack T. HarrisonFrom what I understand, there's no due process violation if the civil hearing proceeds without the respondent. His attorney can still make an appearance on his behalf. If your repondent is pro se, however, there might be an issue.
April 30, 2012, 14:14
Brent HaynesWhat kind of hearing? Is it even necessary?
May 02, 2012, 10:26
Gordon LeMaire1) He does have an attorney.
2) I am filing summary judgement motion, but my judge hasn't taken kindly to such in the past.