Misunderstanding Civil Forfeiture: Addressing Misconceptions About Civil Forfeiture with a Focus on the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act

The constitutionality and fairness of civil forfeiture, as codified by the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, was investigated. Popular criticisms were given due contemplation and common misperceptions were addressed. In the context of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, civil forfeiture was found to be a fair and lawful means of achieving a legitimate and increasingly relevant goal.