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So far so good. The problem is they do it before convicting you of anything.

• brianwawok 10y ago
  Yes, this is obviously a problem. I think holding it during a trial could be reasonable, but the burden of guilt should not be "guilty until proven innocent"
• wfo 10y ago
  Actually, worse: they seize your assets so that you cannot afford to mount a solid defense at your trial. It's a lot easier to convince someone to take a plea (i.e. confess falsely under duress) if they are bankrupt and destitute and can't afford proper counsel.