April 26, 2024

BCCLA to argue in court for changes to Canada’s forfeiture process

The BC Civil Liberties Association is heading to Supreme Court Wednesday to argue that changes need to be made to Canada's forfeiture process... Associate Counsel with the BCCLA Ragi Mangat says right now court decisions are made separately for sentences and forfeitures of offense related property. But, she says, that leaves a lot out of the … [Read more...]

Luxury cars impounded after race refered to civil forfeiture office

Criminal charges won't be layed in connection to a race on Highway 99 last Thursday.  But the RCMP are referring the 2-million dollars in vehicles to the BC Civil Forfeiture Office.  Although there wasn't enough information to lay criminal charges, Corporal Holly Marks says the thirteen high end vehicles can be seized and sold.  "The … [Read more...]