SCOTUS Rejects Guilty Until Proven Innocent – Can't Keep Money from the Innocent
> Ali had previously sold the Chevy but still held title to it and it was registered in his name. When the buyer was arrested for a DWI and drug possession, police seized the truck and filed a civil forfeiture action against it, even though Ali was not involved. In order to regain his Chevy, Ali was asked to prove his innocence.<p>If Ali sold the car but kept the title what the heck did he "sell"? This sounds like a poor defense against civil forfeiture. It seems like he'd have to claim he cheated the person he sold the car in order to assert ownership. I wouldn't want to touch that case either.