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Originally Posted by Phaneuf3
This was my first thought too.
But also, unless the article isn't giving a complete account (very possible) - can they actually seize property like that if you can't prove how you got it? Could they come into my home to discuss a noise complaint and take my tv cause i threw out the receipt and couldn't prove where and when i bought it?
i admit that carrying that much cash does look at a tad suspicious but still... same principle would apply i would think otherwise where do you draw the line?
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If they can prove something was aquired with proceeds of crime then they could seize it (according to the law of that state). Maybe this money is legit and if it is they would have to give it back. It is not normal for someone to travel with a 1/4 million dollars in a brief case in their vehicle. If the guy gave permission for the officer to search the vehicle and he found it.....I think it would be reasonable to believe that it was obtained by crime.
Having a police officer enter your home to investigate a noise complaint and then seize your tv because he believes it proceeds of crime in not reasonable.