[An.American.Expatriate]

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

What does his disability pension which he "earned" (an assumption!) before his conviction have to do with anything? If he pays the lottery and wins AFTER his conviction, could the state refuse him/his family his money? (assuming an inmate can play the lottery ...) If he had millions in bank accounts (minus any fines/leins for pain and suffering to his victims/thier families!) - could the state refuse him / his family this money?

[rednesss]

Except of course unless you get pulled over on the interstate and you have too much cash on you, then that can be stolen, err, I mean seized without any such due process. One of the great benefits that the war on drugs has given us, that ol’ pesky constitution be damned.