Podcast: Avoid being a victim of civil asset forfeiture

June 21, 2023

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You may remember the case of a truck driver who flew to Arizona hoping to buy a truck at auction – only to have his $40,000 seized by law enforcement. Dan Alban of the Institute for Justice talks about civil asset forfeiture and offers some advice on what to do if you find yourself in a similar situation. When it comes to getting a ticket, you may want to pay it right away, but lawyers at Road Law say it may be worth your while to wait and ask a few questions. We’ll speak with the guys at Road Law to find out how the process works, and how even if you’ve paid a ticket it might not be too late to fight it.

0:00 – Newscast

09:25 – Paying right away may not be the best option

24:19 – Avoid being the victim of civil asset forfeiture

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Paying right away may not be the best option

When it comes to getting a ticket, you may want to pay it right away, but lawyers at Road Law say it may be worth your while to wait and ask some questions. We’ll find out how the process works, and how even if you’ve paid a ticket it might not be too late to fight it.

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Avoid being the victim of civil asset forfeiture

You may remember the case of a truck driver who flew to Arizona hoping to buy a truck at auction – only to have his $40,000 seized by law enforcement. Dan Alban of the Institute for Justice says you’d be surprised at how often something like this happens. He’ll talk about civil asset forfeiture and offer some advice on what to do if you find yourself facing questions about the cash you’re carrying.

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