Legal Trend. Court Finds Unconstitutional Asset Forfeiture in the Hoosier State

A federal judge in Indiana ruled that asset forefeiture of vehicles without criminal charges violates the constitution because asset forefeiture laws:

  • failed to provide a timely hearing for the property owner to contest the seizure

Forbes | Contributor: Institute for Justice | Federal Judge Rules Indiana Seizing Cars With Civil Forfeiture Is Unconstitutional