LawNews
A federal judge in Nevada has ordered the government to return $167,000 that was seized from a man driving his motorhome on a highway two years… Read More
LawCommentary
Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes the number of children charged with Class C misdemeanors for skipping school. Texas was one of only… Read More
LawCommentary
Civil forfeiture abuse threatens the integrity of our criminal justice system and ought to concern all Americans. Strong advocates for reform come from both sides… Read More
LawNews
It was Feb. 17, 2014, and Charles Clarke, 24, just wanted to get home. After spending several weeks with family in Cincinnati, Ohio, Clarke arrived… Read More
LawCommentary
Civil asset forfeiture is a tool that allows law enforcement officials to seize property that they assert has been involved in certain criminal activity. Forfeiture… Read More
LawCommentary
>>> Want to learn more? Read “Arresting Your Property: How Civil Asset Forfeiture Turns Police Into Profiteers“ This cartoon was based on an real-life incident… Read More
LawCommentary
Today, The Heritage Foundation releases “Arresting Your Property: How Civil Asset Forfeiture Turns Police Into Profiteers.” This booklet highlights the important problem of civil asset… Read More
LawNews
For Philadelphia law enforcement, a tool known as civil asset forfeiture has proven to be a boon to the city’s coffers, according to a new… Read More
LawCommentary
When Joseph Rivers set out for Los Angeles with $16,000 in his pocket to kick-start his career in the music industry, the last thing he… Read More
LawNews
Joseph Rivers put his life savings on the line. With help from his mother, Rivers had saved $16,000 to pursue a career as a music… Read More
