Subject Index Forfeitures

Seizing the Opportunity

By Pete Sherman

April

2019

LawPulse

, Page 10

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against Indiana in an Eighth Amendment-forfeiture case might also challenge Illinois caselaw.

High court approves civil forfeiture of nondriving owner’s motorcycle

By Matthew Hector

April

2018

LawPulse

, Page 10

The Illinois Supreme Court overturned the appellate court and upheld the seizure of a wife's motorcycle in connection with her husband's DUI, finding she was not an "innocent owner."

Illinois Appellate Court overturns forfeiture on Eighth Amendment grounds

By Matthew Hector

November

2016

LawPulse

, Page 12

The Illinois fifth appellate district invalidated seizure by law enforcement of a Harley Davidson trike, basing its ruling on the Eighth Amendment's excessive fines clause.

Civil Asset Forfeitures: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Hon Anthony W. Vaupel

October

2016

Article

, Page 32

You've heard about forfeitures, but have you handled one? Here's a primer on how to prosecute or defend your first forfeiture case.

Trial court overturns vehicle forfeiture statute

By Helen W. Gunnarsson

January

2010

LawPulse

, Page 10

Among other constitutional infirmities, the law does not require a prompt post-seizure judicial review, a DuPage County judge opines.

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Challenging Property Seizures Under Illinois Civil Asset Forfeiture Law/Raising an Excessive Fines Clause Challenge

By Hon. William James Haddad & James C. Murray Jr.

July

2004

Article

, Page 365

Illinois law gives the state broad power to seize drug and crime assets; here's how to mount a challenge.

Legislation authorizes the seizure and forfeiture of cars belonging to individuals who drive on suspended or revoked driver’s licenses P. A. 92-0688

September

2002

Illinois Law Update

, Page 454

On July 16, 2002, Gov. George H. Ryan signed into law Senate Bill 1730.

Law permits seizure and disposition of gang property - P.A. 91-876

December

2000

Illinois Law Update

, Page 690

Beginning next year, Illinois law enforcement officials will have an additional incentive to identify members of streetgangs.

The U.S. Supreme Court Expands Excessive Fines Clause Protection in Austin and Bajakajian

By Michele M. Jochner

February

1999

Article

, Page 78

These two rulings give practitioners new ammunition with which to challenge civil and administrative fines and sanctions.

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