Civil Asset Forfeiture

You’re driving to a job site when a police officer pulls you over for not using your turn signal. You explain you’re headed to Houston to pay for building supplies. The officer asks to search your vehicle and, unsure of your rights, you agree. He doesn’t find drugs or weapons, but he does find $6,000Read More

You wake up one morning to a loud knock at your door. When you open it, officers are standing on your doorstep with a warrant. They push inside, search every room, and take cash, your car, and some personal belongings. When you ask why, they say your property is tied to a criminal investigation. NoRead More

Imagine driving to a medical appointment when you see flashing red and blue lights in your rearview mirror. You pull over, thinking it’s just a routine traffic stop. The officer asks if you’re carrying any large amounts of cash.  You are: you were planning to buy equipment for your small business. Without any evidence ofRead More