[chiph]

> It seems to be a big loophole for the government to just go and steal whatever they want from you, before you've been proven guilty.

Happens all the time. You can be driving along, get pulled over, and the cop claims the money in your wallet is the result of illegal activities (usually drug dealing), and takes it. You can get it back by winning the civil lawsuit that will get filed: "Hazzard County Sheriff's Office vs. $150"

Is this constitutional? Lots of people don't think so, but the cops believe it is.

[ewang1]

They believe it is until it's their own assets on the line.