Asset forfeiture is a legal process where the government can take ownership of property or assets that are believed to be connected to criminal activity. This can include money, vehicles, or real estate that law enforcement agencies believe were obtained through illegal means or used in the commission of a crime. There are two main types of asset forfeiture: criminal forfeiture, which occurs after a conviction, and civil forfeiture, which can happen without a criminal charge. The goal of asset forfeiture is to disrupt criminal enterprises by removing their financial resources and deterring future illegal activities.