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To: Lane3 who wrote (8952)	1/13/2006 5:46:27 PM
From: TimF	Respond to of 541674

I think the forfeiture cases have created far more abuse of people than the intelligence gathering without a warrant cases. Forfeiture means you are subject to legal penalties without being found guilty of anything. Call it a fine and they might have to prove you are guilty. They don't have to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt it "civil forfeiture" cases. Also law enforcement agencies have the incentive to try and seize things because sometimes they get to keep them (or sell them at auction and keep the proceeds). Also innocent part owners of seized property are not considered to have the right to prevent the seizure, get the property back, or get compensated for its loss (see Bennis v. Michigan oyez.org ndsn.org ).