Miscellaneous

Seizus-Interruptus

If you live in Washington state and enjoy trolling for hookers, you're gonna love these bits of proposed legislation. There are two identical bills pending in the state's House and Senate which would allow cops to seize and impound your car if you're "arrested in connection with soliciting, patronizing or promoting prostitution within neighborhoods designated as prostitution-heavy zones."

But don't worry, they won't keep your car. Once you pay towing and impound fees (set at $500 by the bills), the state's pockets will be a little bulgier and you can carry on your way. The $500 they collect, surprisingly, won't stay in the state coffers, but will (in theory) be put to use to help hookers get treatments and related services.

Full post as published by Quiz Law on February 24, 2009 (boomark / email).