Podcast: Avoid being a 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 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.
09:25 – Paying right away may not be the best option
24:19 – Avoid being the victim of civil asset forfeiture
Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- You can get more information from Road Law here.
- For more information on civil asset forfeiture visit the Institute for Justice website.
- Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
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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.
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.