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Justice Clarence Thomas Takes a Broadside at Civil Forfeiture
Forfeiture is a big issue in Michigan
… taking a big swipe at civil forfeiture laws across the nation. … a crime.) That’s because forfeiture involves charging the property, … car to pick him up.
These forfeiture operations frequently target … defend their interests in forfeiture proceedings. Perversely, … often the most burdened by forfeiture. They are more likely to … more
How Forfeiture Should Work in Michigan
New Mexico and Nebraska limit forfeiture to criminal cases
… recording studio under its forfeiture laws. It appears to be a case where forfeiture may be justified, but provides … example to talk about how forfeiture should be used.
The Detroit … allegations are part of a forfeiture complaint filed in federal … (studio).”
Though this forfeiture case will be pursued under … more
House Judiciary Passes Civil Forfeiture Reform Bills
Good work, but more still to be done
… bills that would reform Michigan’s civil asset forfeiture laws. Currently, law enforcement officials are … Bill 4508, sponsored by Rep. Irwin, would limit forfeiture in cases involving less than one ounce of marijuana, … North Carolina has long outlawed civil asset forfeiture, and New Mexico recently voted to prohibit it … more
Former State Trooper: Cops, Prosecutors Misuse Problematic Asset Forfeiture Law
‘Civil asset forfeiture erodes the public trust in law enforcement’
… note that when civil asset forfeiture first began to be used in … how to conduct civil asset forfeiture says the police are misusing … curriculum on civil asset forfeiture for the department and taught … procedures of civil asset forfeiture erodes the public trust … wasn’t the reason civil asset forfeiture was introduced.
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Bill Bringing State Closer To Ending Asset Forfeiture Abuse Advances in Michigan
House considers bill to require a conviction before police can take and keep a person’s property in most cases
… main bill of a civil asset forfeiture reform legislative package. … plans to take up another forfeiture bill that he sponsored as … on Michigan civil asset forfeiture with Dan Korobkin, the ACLU … year through civil asset forfeiture,” Skorup said. “We will … someone objects to the civil forfeiture of their property, law enforcement … more
Police Seize Car, Drive 56,000 Miles, Sell It Without Charging Owners With a Crime
Michigan forfeiture laws allow assets to be turned over without a conviction
… Michigan Legislature made to forfeiture laws last year but noted … of D- for its civil asset forfeiture laws, noting as much as … bills reforming civil asset forfeiture laws. These laws required … to disclose civil asset forfeitures and better document seizures. … of proof for civil asset forfeitures from preponderance of evidence … more
Retired State Police Officer: Forfeiture is 'Big Money' for Law Enforcement Agencies
A video report about the problems with civil forfeiture
… was wrong with civil asset forfeiture occurred when he was training … proceedings. Under civil asset forfeiture, law enforcement uses warrants … until proven guilty. With forfeitures, the property is guilty … search.
“Consent search and forfeiture are good partners,” said … them don’t understand the forfeiture law and a lot of people … more
No Charge, No Conviction — But 956 People Still Lose Stuff To Cops
Michigan releases 2017 civil asset forfeiture report
… process called civil asset forfeiture.
Of those 956 individuals, … violation for which asset forfeitures are authorized, and 220 … enforcement agencies involved in forfeiture proceedings collected more … agencies must send data on forfeiture to the department, which, … practice of civil asset forfeiture considered it a preliminary … more
Wayne County Took Cars From 380 People Never Charged With A Crime
2017 was ‘civil asset forfeiture on steroids’ in Detroit
… procedure called civil asset forfeiture, according to responses …
Altogether, there were 736 asset forfeiture proceedings in Michigan … Michigan to submit data about forfeiture to the Michigan State Police. … a recent report on civil forfeiture, said the data shows nearly … it’s likely that these forfeitures disproportionately affected … more
Court: OK For Wayne County To Seize Man’s Car For 3 Years
Legislators considering changes to state asset forfeiture law
… to challenge the property forfeiture, Wayne County held the car … Court case about civil asset forfeiture law. Opponents of these … 100 percent of civil asset forfeiture proceeds are given to the … a post-deprivation, pre-forfeiture hearing, and neither does … criminal activity.
Civil forfeiture allows law enforcement to … more