November 21st, 2008

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United States versus $124,700 in U.S. Currency

No really, that’s the name of the case.

The Eighth Circuit Appeals Court recently ruled that police may seize cash from motorists, citing that “possession of a large sum of cash is “strong evidence” of a connection to drug activity.” Gonzales was never charged with any crime, but his cash was stolen by police anyway.

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