I approve of civil asset forfeiture, but only when there is a felony conviction based on proof beyond a reasonable doubt. In that case, if the preponderance of evidence shows a link between the felony conduct and the asset, I’m okay with forfeiture. Otherwise, no.
[ I approve of civil asset forfeiture, but only when there is a felony conviction based on proof beyond a reasonable doubt. In that case, if the preponderance of evidence shows a link between the felony conduct and the asset, I’m okay with forfeiture. Otherwise, no. ]
I agree, there should be PENDING FELONY DRUG CHARGES AND A SEARCH WARRANT AND AN ORDER BY A JUDGE TO SEIZE ASSETS BEFORE SUCH THINGS ARE DONE.
and then the items should be impounded pending outcome of a trial and returned if there is a not-guilty verdict.
This crap about seizing property on a whim in the field is just abusive crap.
A citizen’s assets should never be seized by government until they have been proven guilty of a crime in a court of law by a jury of their peers! Anything else is government tyranny. And yes, I don’t care if it’s “for the children” or necessary to stop “drug cartels”.
The problem with civil asset forfeiture is that it’s done BEFORE the accused has received due process, generally before charges are brought.
Taking assets after a conviction is simply a penalty assessment by a court or a settlement agreement.
IMO , sessions is really striking out. Going after potheads is a waste of resources. His PR stunt showcasing “unprecedented” Medicare fraud and opioid overprescribing was really a continuation of Obama admistration work and policies. BFD.
Meanwhile, Soros, Hitlery, Lynch, the klintoons, IRS, BLM goons and various other elites skate above the law. Looks like the new boss is the same as the old boss.
Sessions is just another government guy. He’s not going to change the SQ, and he’s not really a friend to constitutionalists.
I approve of civil asset forfeiture, for the Clinton Crime Org.....whether they've been convicted or not!