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California Legislature Adopts Bill That Would Make It Tougher for Government to Take - LisaJarratt - 08-31-2016
California Legislature Adopts Bill That Would Make It Tougher for Government to Take Your Stuff
California’s state forfeiture laws are already more protective of property owners than those of most other states. Under current state law, the evidentiary standard in most civil forfeiture cases is “beyond a reasonable doubt” and a conviction is required; only in drug cases dealing with seized cash of more than $25,000 is that standard lowered to clear and convincing evidence.