Sentence examples for seizing goods from inspiring English sources

It is a cardinal rule that, in seizing goods and articles, law enforcement agents must secure and use search warrants wherever reasonably practicable.

Civil forfeiture — the practice of authorities seizing goods they believe are the fruits of crime — is far less frequently used against bona-fide cartel kingpins than it is against individuals who've not been proved guilty of crimes.

The safety problems of the seized goods extend well beyond Christmas lights, Mr. Morton said.

72, 52 L.Ed. 208 (use of All Writs Act to seize goods in the support of the court's jurisdiction).

You have the option to pay for bailiffs to be sent to seize goods belonging to him.

The same year, he led an expedition against the Wabash tribes and seized goods taken to Vincennes by Spanish traders.

But for countries that are less wealthy or more corrupt, storing seized goods securely can be tough.

This is not a proceeding to forfeit seized goods; nor is it an action against the seizing officer for a tort.

They profit by soliciting a bribe from a rival to remove competition, by taking money from the family for release, or by selling seized goods.

Owners who wish to contest often find that the cost of hiring a lawyer far exceeds the value of their seized goods.

If you don't pay a magistrates' court fine, they'll send the bailiffs around and seize goods up to the value of the amount owed.