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Asset forfeiture is used by police to seize property from citizens. In Michigan, this can be done even if someone is not charged with, much less convicted of, a crime. Government agencies have seized at least $250 million worth of money and property from state residents since 2000. Most of the forfeiture is aimed to prevent drug crimes. Because many drug-related acts deal with state and national offenses, local law enforcement will often team up with federal officials. Money and property can then be split up between the agencies. Critics of asset forfeiture laws say the process leads to distorted incentives, as police budgets can be bolstered by these funds. michigancapitolconfidential/19520
Posted on: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 18:46:01 +0000

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