United States Supreme Court Cases

Los Angeles Daily Journal – February 1996
James Blatt represents client who had $357,144 cash seized at airport.
“Cash-Carrying Defendant Argues Seizure of Money Just Isn’t Fair”
(U.S. v. Hosep Krikor Bajakajian)

Los Angeles Daily Journal – 1998
James Blatt argues against forfeiture of cash before U.S. Supreme Court.
“Time Line of Events”
(U.S. v. Bajakajian)

Los Angeles Criminal Court Bar Association – September 1998
James Blatt wins argument before the U.S. Supreme Court that forfetiure of cash violated the Eighth Amendment.
“Blatt Wins Landmark Case Before U.S. Supreme Court”
(U.S. v. Bajakajian)