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?They took my car, and my money!? (Asset Forfeiture)(Arkansas)

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Most persons realize that there are crimes for possessing and selling controlled substances. However, not everyone is aware that it is quite easy for the State of Arkansas to take all kinds of things from you if you are found in possession of a controlled substance. With mere probable cause law enforcement can seize and try to forfeit the following: 1. Cars 2. Planes 3. Money 4. Guns 5. Your Home It is important to immediately respond to any paperwork served on your in regards to government trying to take your property. You generally only have 20 days to respond or you will lose your case by default. This will result in the great State of Arkansas being able to sell your property to the highest bidder without having to prove in court that you were any more than a mere user (not dealer) of controlled substances...continue to full post

Full post as published by Arkansas Criminal Defense Blog on February 08, 2008 (boomark / email).