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Civil Forfeiture Under Attack In Michigan

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Should I talk to the police?”   We have discussed civil asset forfeiture before and how there is growing consensus around the country that the practice has many negatives and unfairly impacts those who are already among the most vulnerable. The system…

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Legislators In Alabama Take Aim At Civil Asset Forfeiture Law

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Should I talk to the police?”   We have discussed civil asset forfeiture many times before, usually noting the ways in which the practice is used to unfairly seize assets from often-innocent individuals, enriching law enforcement agencies at the expense of the…

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Illinois Legislature Approves Changes To Civil Forfeiture Law

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Should I clean up my social media profile after being charged?”   We have discussed civil asset forfeiture cases previously, noting each time how these important matters tend to happen under the radar. Few people understand that the police have the power…

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New Iowa Forfeiture Law Doesn’t Go Far Enough

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “If I am charged by campus police could I still face jail time or probation?”   It’s something relatively few people have experienced (thankfully), but if and when you do, the practice likely comes as a terrible surprise. Police, unbeknownst to many,…

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