Local police have seized property from motorists not charged with anything . In a small Nevada county two hours driving time east of Reno , a single deputy sheriff has been responsible for more than a dozen cash seizures in 2014 alone , according to a lawsuit filed on behalf of motorists whose money was taken . Two poker players resigned after they had $ 100,000 in winnings seized . Department of Justice recently said it was moving away from civil asset seizure actions .
Local police have seized property from motorists not charged with anything . Two poker players resigned after they had $ 100,000 in winnings seized . Department of Justice recently said it was moving away from civil asset seizure actions .