Cops still take more stuff from people than burglars do

Re:Cops still take more stuff from people than burglars do by eyelidlessness on Wednesday August 02, 2023 @03:33PM (#36975982)

While this is an accurate assessment of its legality, it’s not a particularly helpful response to the philosophy. And whether intended or not, it has the effect of implying the distinction may justify the practice.

From my perspective, “cops can take your stuff unless you prove your innocence because it’s not a criminal proceeding” is a distinction without a difference. Cops shouldn’t be able to just take your stuff.

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Re:Cops still take more stuff from people than burglars do by Joker_vD on Wednesday August 02, 2023 @03:36PM (#36976025)

I don't argue with that! I just explained how it was possible to implement it in law in the first place.

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Re:Cops still take more stuff from people than burglars do by abigail95 on Wednesday August 02, 2023 @09:37PM (#36980283)

It's not an accurate assesssment of its legality.

The government has to prove suspicion of wrongdoing on a preponderence of the evidence.

Edit:

You can show up to a civil forfeiture case as a claimant, refuse to answer other questions under the 5A, and walk out with the goods if the judge doesn't think there's any wrongdoing.

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