Padula Law Firm

08/26/2026

✈️💰 Traveling with over $10K? You’re required to report it to Customs and Border Protection. Failing to do so can mean seizure — even if the money is completely legal. Watch to learn how to protect your funds while traveling.

08/21/2026

💵🚔 Yes — law enforcement can seize cash they believe is tied to criminal activity, even without charges. Federal forfeiture can move forward without a court case if no one contests it. Watch to learn why responding properly matters.

08/11/2026

Cash seizures at airports often outpace actual drug findings. The recent Eric André settlement forced real changes in Atlanta jetbridge interdictions and underscores why knowing your rights matters.

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Traveling with cash is legal. Yet travelers continue to face aggressive stops, searches, and seizures at airports under the banner of drug interdiction, even when little or no drugs are found. A recent settlement involving comedians Eric André and Clayton English highlights how these practices can ...

07/21/2026

Civil asset forfeiture can result in the loss of vehicles and luxury assets even in cases involving minor offenses, without requiring a criminal conviction.

Padula Law provides strategic representation for individuals facing such challenges.

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Civil asset forfeiture is a powerful legal tool that allows law enforcement to seize property suspected of being involved in or derived from criminal activity. Unlike criminal proceedings, which require proof beyond a reasonable doubt and typically a conviction, civil forfeiture operates on a lower....

05/20/2026

Did you know there are two types of possession in criminal law? Actual possession means the drugs were physically on you constructive possession means you had control over them, even if they weren’t. Both can lead to a conviction. ⚖️

05/06/2026

The False Claims Act allows whistleblowers to report fraud against the government ⚖️

• Individuals can bring claims on the government’s behalf
• Insider knowledge can expose fraud
• Successful cases may receive a share of recovered funds

04/29/2026

Fraud cases have deadlines ⏳ In federal cases, it’s often 5 years to bring charges. But if the fraud was part of an ongoing conspiracy, that timeline may be longer. Don’t guess—get legal advice ⚖️

04/22/2026

Had money seized? Here’s what happens next:
• Enters administrative forfeiture
• Attorney files a claim with the seizing agency
• They argue to the DOJ your funds were clean
• Can’t win there? Take it to court
Know your rights. ⚖️

04/15/2026

In fraud investigations, digital trails tell the story 📱💻 Bank records, emails, and messages often become key evidence. Authorities may obtain them through subpoenas or search warrants. If you receive one, speak with counsel before responding ⚖️

04/09/2026

Most people don’t know there’s more than one way to be charged with possession.
• Actual = physically on you
• Constructive = in your control
Both can lead to a conviction. Having the right attorney makes all the difference. ⚖️