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I assume there's some reason you can't, but it'd be nice if one could simply declare that the civil forfeiture case is invalid when no criminal case exists, and

by Terr_ 10mo ago

I assume there's some reason you can't, but it'd be nice if one could simply declare that the civil forfeiture case is invalid when no criminal case exists, and place the burden of proof back where it belongs.

chaps 10mo ago
Friend, I highly highly recommend you do some court watching. The courts.. really, really, really do not work that way.
- Terr_ 10mo ago
  Pal, I think the immediate disclaimer at the very beginning is enough to show that I'm being wistful.
  - chaps 10mo ago
    My point is that -- the criminal case exists. Please try out court watching!