If you freeze someones assets they likely will be hindered in being able to afford a vigorous defense. That also is unfair. The government should not be able to seize or freeze the assets of anyone pre conviction. In many cases these seizures or freezes could take months to go trial. Folks could lose houses and businesses without assets during this time. If someone is convicted, and there is a fine associated with the crime or repayment of wronged parties, then go after the assets. We have to stop the government from focusing on crime as a revenue source.
Well said.