A controversial California law, now in effect, will prevent minors charged with prostitution from being arrested by state authorities. An unbelievable though ostensibly well-meaning law in California took effect at midnight January 1st. Unfortunately, the bill could have some very unpleasant consequences for the very group it seeks to protect. SB-1322, authored by State Senator Read More…
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California Passes Law to Hedge Rampant Abuse of Legalized Armed Robbery, Otherwise Known as Asset Forfeiture
For those who have not yet heard of the overtly unconstitutional, yet legal practice of civil asset forfeiture, it might be difficult to believe that any public official charged with the safety and protection of the average citizen, would, or could carry out what amounts to no more than armed robbery with a badge. Yet sadly, Read More…
Nebraska Law Ends “Policing For Profit” Via Asset Forfeiture
Today, civil asset forfeiture officially ends in Nebraska as reforms to asset forfeiture laws passed in the spring go into effect. Under the new law, the state can no longer take property without a criminal conviction. The legislation also takes on federal forfeiture programs by banning prosecutors from circumventing state laws by passing cases off Read More…