KDKA News - Fayette County district attorney says civil forfeiture is often abused

KDKA News with Pittsburgh Attorney David J. Shrager - Fayette County district attorney says civil forfeiture is often abused in criminal cases (2024).<br /><br />David J. Shrager, commenting on civil-asset forfeiture practices in Pennsylvania, says the process can be a valuable law enforcement tool when tied to proven criminal activity but warns that, when misused, it becomes “government theft” that undermines basic constitutional principles. He criticizes the way some communities have come to rely on seized cash as a source of revenue rather than ensuring it is linked to actual criminal convictions.<br /><br />For information about Shrager Defense Attorneys, visit us at https://www.shragerdefense.com/

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KDKA News - Fayette County district attorney says civil forfeiture is often abused

KDKA News with Pittsburgh Attorney David J. Shrager – Fayette County district attorney says civil forfeiture is often abused in criminal cases (2024).

David Shrager, commenting on civil-asset forfeiture practices in Pennsylvania, says the process can be a valuable law enforcement tool when tied to proven criminal activity but warns that, when misused, it becomes “government theft” that undermines basic constitutional principles. He criticizes the way some communities have come to rely on seized cash as a source of revenue rather than ensuring it is linked to actual criminal convictions.

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