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Trump Supports Civil Asset Forfeiture Even Without Conviction
The New American ^
| 2/8/17
| Steve Byas
Posted on 02/10/2017 1:33:26 PM PST by Timpanagos1
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To: mumblypeg
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posted on
02/10/2017 4:07:55 PM PST
by
DariusBane
(Liberty and Risk. Flip sides of the same coin. So how much risk will YOU accept? Vive Deo et Vives)
To: flamberge
Asset Forfeiture without a criminal conviction is an abomination.
I agree. It should be done away with. Yes, Trump needs a full briefing on it.
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posted on
02/10/2017 4:57:55 PM PST
by
marktwain
(We wanted to tell our side of the story. We hope by us telling our story...)
To: lastchance
I agree. If someone is arrested and his car is confiscated and held after acquittal, that person should get his car back because he was found innocent.
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posted on
02/10/2017 5:40:32 PM PST
by
Cobra64
(Common sense isn't common any more.)
To: beelzepug; Timpanagos1
I agree that due process is a primary requirement. But I think drugs or weapons, vehicles, jewelry and even properties can be held as evidence, logged and returned if charges are not proven.
It just seems to me that ill gotten gains should not be passed on as and estate. Maybe I'm wrong.
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posted on
02/10/2017 5:55:36 PM PST
by
Baynative
( Someone's going to have to pay for these carbon emissions, so it might as well be you.)
To: Timpanagos1
Seize SORO'S assets, Clinton's too, set a real precedence against anti American activities.
(Idealistic rant over).
Set a trigger.
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posted on
02/10/2017 6:04:25 PM PST
by
right way right
(May we remain sober over mere men, for God really is our one and only true hope.)
To: Baynative
You misunderstood what I meant. Seizure of these things to be used in evidence is fine and necessary. What I was talking about was the seizure of cars, cash, and other property, after which no charges are filed and the “suspect” still has to fight to get his belongings returned. I recall very well a case in my town thirty-some years ago where the police chief drove a new Thunderbird that had belonged to an alleged drug dealer who, after having surrendered said car to the cops, had all charges dropped and left town.
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posted on
02/10/2017 11:49:44 PM PST
by
beelzepug
(Anybody I attack may rest assured it's personal!)
To: beelzepug
That sounds like Mexico.
That's the point where I want to see the law come down on LEOs who abuse their power.
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posted on
02/11/2017 9:16:23 AM PST
by
Baynative
( Someone's going to have to pay for these carbon emissions, so it might as well be you.)
To: Timpanagos1
I expect President Trump to disappoint us on a few issues. Him being a populist, though, I’m surprised it is this one.
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posted on
02/11/2017 9:19:57 AM PST
by
Lazamataz
("Love Trumping Hate" sure involves a lot more assault and arson than I expected.)
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