It would seem to me, that one should be CONVICTED first. But I guess I’m old-fashioned.
Absolutely agree.
Exactly correct! You have it correct.
“old-fashioned”
We need to start treating “old-fashioned” as a compliment.
They are muddying the water for seizure and forfeiture. Forfeiture (change of ownership) should require a conviction. Seizure (lock it up to prevent it from disappearing) should require a charge.
Unfortunately, when they say “seizure” when they mean “forfeiture”, so I agree with you.
The most likely result of this law will be for police departments to start throwing out silly charges to justify property grabs. If you don’t have to get a conviction, then... what stops them?
You’re right....
The proper thing is to seize, and place into interest bearing escrow for cash and some sort of guardianship for real property.
Upon conviction, they then forfeit. If they are deemed no guilty, then their property shall be returned to them.