Which of the following would be a valid ground for forfeiture under Chapter59?

• A. Vehicle used in DWI (first offense)
• B. Proceeds from organized crime
• C. Vehicle used in a non-criminal violation
• D. Cash from a legal sale

Answer: (B)

Forfeiture under Chapter 59 targets assets that are connected to criminal activity, especially money or property that directly results from crime. Proceeds from organized crime are forfeitable because they are the financial payoff of criminal enterprises and can be seized to disrupt those operations. A vehicle used in a DWI off an initial offense isn’t automatically a valid forfeiture ground under this chapter in this context, and a vehicle used in a non-criminal violation has no criminal linkage. Cash from a legal sale is legitimate revenue and not subject to forfeiture. So the proceeds from organized crime are the valid ground.