Trucker loses Texas civil forfeiture case in jury trial.

[Missourian]

This is bullshit.

$41,000 was seized from a cdl holding driver who was not charged, cited or ticketed for any other crimes.

How do you prove your money is innocent?

Texas jury rejects trucker’s claim to seized money

A Texas jury rejected a claim to seized cash by a Mississippi man who said he was headed to the Houston area to buy a used tractor-trailer.

landline.media

...more on the topic of civil forfeiture...

Police Stop You While You're Carrying A Bunch Of Cash. What Happens To Your Money?

Even if you're innocent, you're probably not going home with that money.

www.huffpost.com

 

[shockedcanadian]

I read about this. What is going in in Texas?

 

[ActionJackson]

I hope the trucker sues for double damages. If one party is willing to steal your 41 grand, then they had better be prepared to lose that same amount for wrongful seizure. Many folks carry lots of cash. That should NEVER be considered a crime.

 

[d0gbreath]

Everything about this seizure is completely wrong. A Sheriff's office dog detected drugs on the money? I've heard that finding a C-note that hasn't been in touch with drugs is nearly impossible.

 

[ActionJackson]

Everything about this seizure is completely wrong. A Sheriff's office dog detected drugs on the money? I've heard that finding a C-note that hasn't been in touch with drugs is nearly impossible.

True. Just how many hands does a dollar bill pass between people in a week. I take cash at work everyday. It gets deposited in the bank. When I need to break a $100, I often get 20 one dollar bills. Then I hand it back to customers when making change. Day, after day. I but there's drug residue on 50% of the cash in circulation.

 

[d0gbreath]

True. Just how many hands does a dollar bill pass between people in a week. I take cash at work everyday. It gets deposited in the bank. When I need to break a $100, I often get 20 one dollar bills. Then I hand it back to customers when making change. Day, after day. I but there's drug residue on 50% of the cash in circulation.

The trucker needed a better attorney. One that could explain to the jurors, that drugs on money, especially down to the dog's nose level, is everywhere. They just heard 'drugs on the money' and ruled against him.

 

[ActionJackson]

The trucker needed a better attorney. One that could explain to the jurors, that drugs on money, especially down to the dog's nose level, is everywhere. They just heard 'drugs on the money' and ruled against him.

And I could assume that cash in the State of Texas may be more tainted than other places, since that's one of the border States where drug cartels are likely more active. But I'm beating a dead horse. I think the trucker has a good chance to appeal this wrongful decision.

 

[d0gbreath]

And I could assume that cash in the State of Texas may be more tainted than other places, since that's one of the border States where drug cartels are likely more active. But I'm beating a dead horse. I think the trucker has a good chance to appeal this wrongful decision.

He was carrying his cash stash out of Mississippi. But hey, money circulates far and wide.
I believe that he's got a good chance on appeal also.

 

[Cellblock2429]

The trucker needed a better attorney. One that could explain to the jurors, that drugs on money, especially down to the dog's nose level, is everywhere. They just heard 'drugs on the money' and ruled against him.

/----/ This was discussed on Steve Lehto today. The non-profit Institute for Justice (our answer to the ALCU) is handling the case and will appeal this outrage.

 

[d0gbreath]

/----/ This was discussed on Steve Lehto today. The non-profit Institute for Justice (our answer to the ALCU) is handling the case and will appeal this outrage.

Too much vid for me, but I probably agree wholeheartedly. Injustice is not the American way. Glad to see someone sticking up for this guy.

Having a large amount of money is not against the law. Fail to signal a turn, and it will be taken away from you.

 

[Cellblock2429]

Too much vid for me, but I probably agree wholeheartedly. Injustice is not the American way. Glad to see someone sticking up for this guy.

Having a large amount of money is not against the law. Fail to signal a turn, and it will be taken away from you.

/——-/ It’s long because Steve is an attorney and explains the law, the case and the outcome dumbed down so non lawyers can grasp it.

 

[PeterPilot]

I read about this. What is going in in Texas?

Texas has always tended to authoritarianism.

This man needs to get hold of Institute For Justice The Institute for Justice

They have won many such cases in many states.

 

[skews13]

This is bullshit.

$41,000 was seized from a cdl holding driver who was not charged, cited or ticketed for any other crimes.

How do you prove your money is innocent?

Texas jury rejects trucker’s claim to seized money

A Texas jury rejected a claim to seized cash by a Mississippi man who said he was headed to the Houston area to buy a used tractor-trailer.

landline.media

...more on the topic of civil forfeiture...

Police Stop You While You're Carrying A Bunch Of Cash. What Happens To Your Money?

Even if you're innocent, you're probably not going home with that money.

www.huffpost.com

How’s that war on drugs thing working out for you?

 

[ActionJackson]

How’s that war on drugs thing working out for you?

Biden's winning. He's winning so big that he even gave out free crack pipes.

 

[DudleySmith]

I read about this. What is going in in Texas?

Same as always; either you have rich friends with clout or you don't. Both Parties suck here.

 

[shockedcanadian]

Same as always; either you have rich friends with clout or you don't. Both Parties suck here.

That would be my first choice if I moved but they don't seem to be the same state as I once envisioned them.

 

[DudleySmith]

That would be my first choice if I moved but they don't seem to be the same state as I once envisioned them.

I stay active in local city and county politics. They are more likely to respond to your snivels if you vote in the local elections, as turnouts in off years are always very low here. You will likely be challenging your property value tax appraisals damn near every year here. There is no state income tax, yet, but they more than make up for it in all kinds of scams, especially via cramming utility bills and allowing cable and phone companies to rob you blind. For all the noise the GOP here makes re being 'pro-business', Texas ranks maybe 20th in small business friendly policies.