The government can seize your property without a criminal conviction. Even if you get it back, the cost of fighting for what’s yours can leave you financially devastated. Imagine losing your car, your savings, or the money you need to pay rent or keep your business running. Not because you’ve been convicted of a crime. …The government can seize your property without a criminal conviction. Even if you get it back, the cost of fighting for what’s yours can leave you financially devastated. Imagine losing your car, your savings, or the money you need to pay rent or keep your business running. Not because you’ve been convicted of a crime. …