Drug War

Former LAPD Captain Responds to Amanda Berry Case, Slams “Policing for Profit”

On May 9, 2013, in Drug War, federal, states, by Eapen Thampy

Wisconsin appellate court says “it is patently obvious” that the forfeiture of claimant’s car for pot possession is excessive

On April 22, 2013, in Drug War, states, by Scott Alexander Meiner

In response to criticism of civil asset forfeiture, Navajo County (AZ) Sheriff and DA accuse Rutherford Institute of “serving as a legitimate-seeming extension of narco-terrorists and criminal cartels.”

On April 7, 2013, in Drug War, federal, states, by Scott Alexander Meiner

Governmental Highway Robbery: Asset Forfeiture and the Pillaging of the American People

On March 26, 2013, in Drug War, federal, states, by Eapen Thampy

Tennessee Lawmaker Barrett Rich Proposes Outlawing Civil Asset Forfeiture

On March 18, 2013, in Drug War, states, by Eapen Thampy

Congrats to the Caswells and IJ: Gov’t will not appeal the Motel Caswell decision.

On March 16, 2013, in Drug War, federal, states, by Scott Alexander Meiner

Catherine McCaw on the Law of Asset Forfeiture

On February 27, 2013, in Drug War, federal, by Eapen Thampy

AZ Court: Impairment isn’t necessary for a DUI

On February 23, 2013, in Drug War, states, by Scott Alexander Meiner

Florida v. Harris in the context of civil asset forfeiture

On February 20, 2013, in Drug War, federal, states, by Scott Alexander Meiner

SCOTUS unanimously overturns Florida v. Harris

On February 19, 2013, in Drug War, by Scott Alexander Meiner

The Prosecutor and His Zamboni

On February 18, 2013, in Drug War, states, by Eapen Thampy

Carmen Ortiz’s office reportedly considering an appeal of Caswell dismissal.

On January 27, 2013, in Drug War, federal, by Scott Alexander Meiner

The Sheriff With an Ebay Account

On January 18, 2013, in Drug War, federal, states, by Eapen Thampy

Analysis shows fewer drug arrests at Motel Caswell than nearby addresses, prosecutors persist with forfeiture anyway.

On January 14, 2013, in Drug War, by Scott Alexander Meiner

It’s Time for Missouri to End Policing for Profit

On January 11, 2013, in Drug War, federal, states, by Pat Nolan

Gov’t makes more bizarre arguments in effort to capture the Motel Caswell

On December 28, 2012, in Drug War, federal, by Scott Alexander Meiner

Minnesota Law Enforcement Seized Almost $7 Million in 2011; State Auditor Reports

On December 23, 2012, in Drug War, states, by Eapen Thampy

“If we have a Benghazi”: Texas Cops Cite Libyan Tragedy in Purchase of Armored SWAT Vehicle

On December 10, 2012, in Drug War, states, by Eapen Thampy