POCA - Proceeds of Crime Act Flashcards
1
Q
What is POCA?
A
Provides for the confiscation or civil recovery of the proceeds (or assets) from crime including money or property.
2
Q
What happens if proceeds of crime are confiscated?
A
Benefit from criminality calculated and the equivalent amount returned to state.
3
Q
what sections of POCA can cash be detained under?
A
s294-s298
4
Q
What conditions apply in order for an officer to seize cash?
A
- their presence is lawful
- r grounds to suspect cash is recoverable or is intended for use in unlawful conduct.
- appears to be £1000+
5
Q
How much cash does their have to be to seize it?
A
£1000+
6
Q
What shouldn’t you do with cash youre seizing?
A
Count it
7
Q
What should you do with cash youre seizing?
A
Double bag it
8
Q
How long do you have to apply to the magistrate before cash returned?
A
48 hours
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