Discussion of Actual Knowledge and/or Reasonable Cause to Know

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DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-120.000 - Attorney Fee Forfeiture Guidelines › Justice Manual § 9-120.105

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The principal issue to be addressed in the application of these guidelines is what constitutes "actual knowledge" or "reasonable cause to know" that an asset is subject to forfeiture "at the time of the transfer." This issue must be resolved on a case-by-case basis. However, the following principles shall be applied in determining whether the prerequisite of actual knowledge or reasonable cause to know exists in a particular case.

[new May 2010]

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