Practice Areas

Customs Violations

United States Customs Law Violations Lawyers

Sherman & Sherman Law

Certain items must be declared on a Customs form when entering the United States. Sometimes mistakes or omissions by individuals on their declaration forms are due to lack of understanding. In some cases, if a penalty is imposed for failure to declare, it is often a small fine.

At the law firm of Sherman & Sherman, some of the clients we represent in matters related to U.S. customs law violations are charged with more serious offenses. Our attorneys are well-versed in the laws and regulations governing these issues and we have considerable experience and success in achieving the most favorable outcome possible for our clients.

Common customs violations include:

• Failure to declare money upon leaving or entering the country
• Attempting to bring plants, foodstuffs or exotic species, or endangered fish, birds, or other wildlife into the United States
• Attempting to import contraband items such as illegal drugs into the United States
• Attempting to bring pharmaceuticals into or out of the country without declaring them or without having a valid prescription
• Importing goods into the country without the proper quota or visa

Some of the more troublesome issues we help resolve for our clients involve undeclared money. By the time we see these individuals, this money has been seized by the federal government. Typically, the individuals failed to properly declare the amount of money they were carrying when they re-entered or left the United States.

At Sherman & Sherman Law, we provide the experienced representation needed in these and other matters to efficiently and effectively resolve our clients’ concerns.

If you have questions about violations of Customs laws or want to speak with a professional US customs law violation attorney, contact us at our Santa Monica office to find out how we can assist you.