I’ve heard of law enforcement “arresting money” but not the person. They confiscate the money, but let the person go... LOL...
The person has a heck of a time getting the money back again..., ooops... :-)
Forfeiture has been a *boon* to law enforcement. It sure does help make up for some more cash in the works for them...
I believe, unfortunately, that principle of the property not having due process rights was upheld by the Supremes (I’m looking at Scalia in my mind) but I admit I could be wrong or tying in memory of some other aspect of level of evidence required.
Clearly, if a person cannot be deprived of life, liberty or PROPERTY without due process, that should mean a conviction—how can you separate out the possessions as if you don’t need a conviction. You can’t compartmentalize those things and the justification employed is highly cynical and reveals the level of criminal intent in many of the so-called public servants.
Evidence and justice be damned. They’re highwaymen with badges. Just great.
How’s it differ from police simply stealing from citizens under color of law?
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090816211843.htm