Ing to Minnesota Statute § 169A. 63, vehicle forfeiture can occur when a car is used to commit a criminal act—which includes driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses. This means that, in certain DWI cases, the arresting agency has the authority to seize and forfeit the motor vehicle that was used.
Equitable sharing is a United States program in which the proceeds of liquidated seized assets from asset forfeiture are shared between state and federal law enforcement authorities.
Treating everyone fairly and in the same way: an equitable tax system. Synonyms. fair (RIGHT) just.
Minnesota law allows the state to take possession of a person's property under certain circumstances. The process of judicial forfeiture allows law enforcement to seize property, but prevents the government from selling, destroying, or otherwise disposing of the property until a court order grants that power.
In criminal forfeiture, an individual has the right to contest the seizure through trial proceedings. Civil Judicial Forfeiture: Civil judicial forfeiture is a judicial process that does not require a criminal conviction and is a legal tool that allows law enforcement to seize property that is involved in a crime.
Adjective. characterized by equity or fairness; just and right; fair. equitable treatment of all citizens. Synonyms: unprejudiced, unbiased, objective, impartial, dispassionate, just, fair, evenhanded. Antonyms: prejudiced, biased, inequitable, unequitable, unjust, unfair.
Something that is equitable is fair and reasonable in a way that gives equal treatment to everyone. ... equitably adverb ADVERB after verb, ADVERB -ed See full entry for 'equitable' Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
In an equitable and inclusive classroom every student has equal access to learning, is treated equitably by the learning community, and feels valued and supported by their instructor and peers.
The process by which the state takes ownership of real property due to unpaid property taxes. In Minnesota, the process generally takes four years from the time the taxes were due (taxes due in 2022 are subject to forfeiture in 2026). It also includes several stages including a period of redemption.
The Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Series include the classifications shown in the table below. DAG classifications depend on the number of years of legal experience in the practice of law. All DAG classes, except Graduate Legal Assistants, require active membership in the California State Bar.