Scary Stuff- Why You Shouldn't Drive with Cash
Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2019 2:16 amHey everyone:
Maybe this subject has been brought up on RC, but I don't remember ever reading about it- until I just discovered it by accident while trying to find something else on Youtube. In short, there is a video that has been out for three years now about what is called Civil Forfeiture. Simply put, a police officer can pull you over, give you some lame excuse about an illegal lane change or something like that, and, if they feel you have a lot of cash with you, they can immediately seize your cash right then and there. They say that they are concerned that you are a drug dealer or that you committed some crime and that's why they are seizing the cash. You then have to sue to get it back and only about 1/6 of the people do, because the legal process of getting it back is so expensive. Also, even if they end up having to give the money back, they only give back what they seized. You still end up paying the legal costs- which can be very substantial.
Here is the video link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr2oItXC1eM
In case the link doesn't work properly, the title is: "Don't Drive While in Possession of Cash!- Lento's Law Ep. 2.52- by Steve Lehto- 9/26/16- 17:58 long
He is saying that states share information and tips with other states. They even have a website where they brag about how much they seized and some jurisdictions use the money to balance their budgets. This makes me want to never drive a fancy car again.
Several things not specifically mentioned in the video, but which are of concern to me:
1) If they can seize cash, wouldn't they also be able to seize precious metals and other valuables?
2) If you buy or sell on Craigslist, you are usually dealing with a total stranger. How could you possibly know if the other party isn't working on a handshake deal to get a finder's fee from the cops for assets seized. Right after they consummate the transaction with you they can call the cop sitting around the corner and say "He's yours now!"
3) Several examples cited in the video all appeared to be from drivers on interstate highways. But what is to keep a police department from sitting near a bank or coin shop (or a big coin show at a convention center) to look for potential targets?
I don't think this lawyer is some ambulance chaser type- frankly he sounds to me like a guy who could be either an RC member or someone who visits the site anonymously.
This is really scary stuff. I ask one thing- watch the full video please before calling me an alarmist. It is 17:58 long, but well worth the time invested. Good luck and please stay safe out there- if that is possible anymore.
P.S. I am very open to hearing responsible opposing viewpoints.
Maybe this subject has been brought up on RC, but I don't remember ever reading about it- until I just discovered it by accident while trying to find something else on Youtube. In short, there is a video that has been out for three years now about what is called Civil Forfeiture. Simply put, a police officer can pull you over, give you some lame excuse about an illegal lane change or something like that, and, if they feel you have a lot of cash with you, they can immediately seize your cash right then and there. They say that they are concerned that you are a drug dealer or that you committed some crime and that's why they are seizing the cash. You then have to sue to get it back and only about 1/6 of the people do, because the legal process of getting it back is so expensive. Also, even if they end up having to give the money back, they only give back what they seized. You still end up paying the legal costs- which can be very substantial.
Here is the video link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr2oItXC1eM
In case the link doesn't work properly, the title is: "Don't Drive While in Possession of Cash!- Lento's Law Ep. 2.52- by Steve Lehto- 9/26/16- 17:58 long
He is saying that states share information and tips with other states. They even have a website where they brag about how much they seized and some jurisdictions use the money to balance their budgets. This makes me want to never drive a fancy car again.
Several things not specifically mentioned in the video, but which are of concern to me:
1) If they can seize cash, wouldn't they also be able to seize precious metals and other valuables?
2) If you buy or sell on Craigslist, you are usually dealing with a total stranger. How could you possibly know if the other party isn't working on a handshake deal to get a finder's fee from the cops for assets seized. Right after they consummate the transaction with you they can call the cop sitting around the corner and say "He's yours now!"
3) Several examples cited in the video all appeared to be from drivers on interstate highways. But what is to keep a police department from sitting near a bank or coin shop (or a big coin show at a convention center) to look for potential targets?
I don't think this lawyer is some ambulance chaser type- frankly he sounds to me like a guy who could be either an RC member or someone who visits the site anonymously.
This is really scary stuff. I ask one thing- watch the full video please before calling me an alarmist. It is 17:58 long, but well worth the time invested. Good luck and please stay safe out there- if that is possible anymore.
P.S. I am very open to hearing responsible opposing viewpoints.