Dick M. Carpenter II

Dick M. Carpenter II, a legal researcher, sheds light on the alarming practice of civil forfeiture, where the government can seize your belongings without convicting you of a crime. He discusses the ethical pitfalls of 'policing for profit', detailing troubling cases, including an innocent motel owner losing property. Carpenter advocates for reform, urging a shift to criminal forfeiture and the elimination of financial incentives that drive these actions, ultimately emphasizing the need to protect individual rights.