Tag: due process rights
Understanding the 5 Key Elements of Due Process Rights
Every year, thousands of individuals face legal proceedings that can significantly impact their lives, yet many remain unaware of their fundamental right to a...
Understanding Your 5 Key Rights in Asset Forfeiture Cases
Every year, U.S. law enforcement seizes billions of dollars in assets from individuals accused of criminal activity. These actions, part of asset forfeiture proceedings,...
Bills Seek to Reform Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws Nationwide
Law enforcement agencies across the United States seized over $3.3 billion in assets in 2021 alone. This practice, known as civil asset forfeiture, allows...
New Law Lets Police Hold Seized Property for 180 Days
Police departments across the country are gaining new powers to hold onto seized property. A recent law now allows law enforcement to retain seized...