So, the police stole my buddies car trailer...

[Ruffdaddy]

I believe civil asset forfeiture laws will be a big campaign topic in the next 3-4 election cycles. I really hope so, anyways. And I hope legislators have enough sense to research the issue, research the abuses, and address them legislatively before some Joe Q Public goes on a killdozer rampage again. The time for reform is now.

I was just thinking that i really hope this comes up in this campaign. Or maybe we can at least push it in texas for the next election cycle.

[quikag]

What is bigger BS it appears is now the coach went to the media, the Alvarado PD is now considering filing those BS felony and misdemeanor charges against him. Definitely gestapo tactics.

[bcoop]

What is bigger BS it appears is now the coach went to the media, the Alvarado PD is now considering filing those BS felony and misdemeanor charges against him. Definitely gestapo tactics.

Don't question their authoritah!

[Rick Modena]

What is bigger BS it appears is now the coach went to the media, the Alvarado PD is now considering filing those BS felony and misdemeanor charges against him. Definitely gestapo tactics.

[BP]

Well if they want to get really creative they could suspect it was involved in some kind of drug trafficking.

Ask the 23 kids arrested at TCU in 2012 how hard it is to get your property back. Not a single felony conviction but over $300k was seized.

http://www.star-telegram.com/news/special-reports/article3857767.html

[dcs13]

Not a single felony conviction but over $300k was seized.

http://www.star-telegram.com/news/sp...le3857767.html

Might wanna re-read that story...Most plead guilty to delivery cases and got probation or deferred.

[svauto-erotic855]

Might wanna re-read that story...Most plead guilty to delivery cases and got probation or deferred.

Which to me seems like a grave miscarriage of justice since they had already paid a fine before even copping a plea to the charges.

[Broncojohnny]

Might wanna re-read that story...Most plead guilty to delivery cases and got probation or deferred.

Others had to "negotiate" to get their shit back. Which is a nice way of saying "pay cash and sign something that says the cops did nothing wrong". This is happening every day in this country and the people who are doing it are no better than the shitbags who do it. The badge makes no difference to me.

[dcs13]

Others had to "negotiate" to get their shit back. Which is a nice way of saying "pay cash and sign something that says the cops did nothing wrong". .

HUH ? They negotiated to pay to get their car back. The "negotiation" had nothing to do with any wrong doing or charges.
The asset forfeiture case is separate from criminal. And these would HAVE to be felony cases for the items to be seized here in Texas. (see chapter 59 Texas CCP).
I don't see any issue with asset forfeiture in the case of these drug dealers.
I do think taking the money out of a bank account (in these cases) was a bit over the top, however they had to get a warrant to do that, so a District Court Judge at least reviewed that prior to it happening

[dcs13]

Negotiation is also construed as an admission of guilt, to some extent.

Agreed, BUT they can't bring that up in court on the criminal case. It has nothing to do with the criminal case and any lawyer worth a nickel will object to that in a second. Sounds like they all plead guilty in the criminal cases anyway.

I tell ya, you deal dope to my kids or nephews, the cops are the least of your concern...

[bcoop]

Agreed, BUT they can't bring that up in court on the criminal case. It has nothing to do with the criminal case and any lawyer worth a nickel will object to that in a second. Sounds like they all plead guilty in the criminal cases anyway.

I tell ya, you deal dope to my kids or nephews, the cops are the least of your concern...

I love how your kids and nephews seeking out "dope", is someone else's problem.

[dcs13]

I love how your kids and nephews seeking out "dope", is someone else's problem.

Hypothetical. Luckily it's not an issue. However, simple supply side economics. No supply, no demand. But I wouldn't have an issue with dealing with demand reduction and supply elimination. You do what you gotta do for your family.

[matts5.0]

Hypothetical. Luckily it's not an issue. However, simple supply side economics. No supply, no demand. But I wouldn't have an issue with dealing with demand reduction and supply elimination. You do what you gotta do for your family.

Damn straight, weed destroys families.

[91CoupeMike]

Hypothetical. Luckily it's not an issue. However, simple supply side economics. No supply, no demand. But I wouldn't have an issue with dealing with demand reduction and supply elimination. You do what you gotta do for your family.

That's like being pissed at the kid who bones your daughter, not his fault she wants the d.

[YALE]

Hypothetical. Luckily it's not an issue. However, simple supply side economics. No supply, no demand. But I wouldn't have an issue with dealing with demand reduction and supply elimination. You do what you gotta do for your family.

If you think that's what supply side economics are, you're wrong.