People often ask why asset forfeiture should be reformed. Why shouldn’t criminals have their stuff taken away?
The problem is this isn’t how asset forfeiture works in most states. Police and prosecutors don’t have to prove the property owner is a criminal. They can just take people’s stuff.
Asset forfeiture reform requires a conviction. It doesn’t let criminals keep their stuff. It ensures innocent people don’t have their stuff taken away.
For Further Reading
Status Report: Taking on Civil Asset Forfeiture
Asset Forfeiture and the Destruction of American Liberty
A History of Civil Asset Forfeiture in America
Civil Asset Forfeiture: Another Stealth Tax
Michael Maharrey [send him email] is the Communications Director for the Tenth Amendment Center. He is from the original home of the Principles of '98 - Kentucky and currently resides in northern Florida. See his blog archive here and his article archive here.He is the author of the book, Our Last Hope: Rediscovering the Lost Path to Liberty., and Constitution Owner's Manual. You can visit his personal website at MichaelMaharrey.com and like him on Facebook HERE
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