The policy on forfeiture of assets for accused drug dealers is a travesty. The government can seize assets of suspected drug dealers before they are convicted. This is not the way the justice system is supposed to work. A Pennsylvania Republican legislator has introduced a bill to reform this system. Here is a copy of a letter I wrote to Rep. Heffley on the issue.
Dear Rep. Heffley:
The issues on which you and I agree could probably be counted on the fingers of one hand, but I am hoping that one of those issues is SB 869 sponsored by Mike Folmer, R-Lebanon. Mr. Folmer’s bill would end the present ability of district attorneys to seize assets of accused drug dealers. They do not have to convicted; just accused. The district attorneys have an added incentive to seize assets because they control the money seized.
I think this goes against the American belief in innocent until proven guilty and in the past had led to some great injustices. I hope you give Rep. Folmer’s bill your support.
I just sent the letter, so I have not heard from Rep. Heffley. I’m hoping he agrees.
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