'LEGAL THEFT': Texas class action lawsuit aims to make it harder for police, prosecutors to seize cash foxwilmington.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from foxwilmington.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
An appeals court, accusing county officials of confiscating cars in order to "obtain proceeds from fees," has ruled that the scheme violated the rights of the owners by refusing to offer prompt court hearings on the seizure actions.
6th Circuit: Wayne County vehicle seizure program unconstitutional michiganradio.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from michiganradio.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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Civil forfeiture is meant to hit criminals in the pocketbook. But loopholes allow police to seize vehicles even when no charges result. Many are forced to pay $900 to get their cars back. Authorities collect millions in revenues.