There are arguments to be made for and against current forfeiture laws.In certain circumstances the police should be able to seize...TEMPORARILY...cash and other things of value pending criminal investigation.The law should read that criminal charges that are *connected* to the cash/things seized must be filed within 15 business days of seizure.If such charges are not filed the cash/things must be returned.And if it’s returned within that time all costs incurred by the “owner” must be reimbursed by the state/county/city/town involved.
That would be fair and sensible.
There's a hell of a lot more arguments against.
There can be no argument for it without disregarding the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 14th Amendments.