> As I understand it, they charged him with a misdemeanor because he signed a civil forfeiture of the money, and their leverage was their ability to charge him

> As I understand it, they charged him with a misdemeanor because he signed a civil forfeiture of the money, and their leverage was their ability to charge him with felony criminal attempt. ? >> Bouldin made his decision while standing on the shoulder of I-80 as cars whizzed by. He decided he wasn’t worried about the felony charges – there was nothing illegal in his van. He wouldn’t sign. That is from the post by me that you're currently responding to. Notice the last sentence.