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  2. Civil forfeiture in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Up to 100% of proceeds go to law enforcement. [59] Illinois In general, prosecutors are required to prove by preponderance of the evidence. Prosecutors required to provide clear and convincing evidence if a related criminal case results in acquittal or non-indictment. Ban on forfeitures for currency under $100 in non-drug cases, $500 for drug ...

  3. Home invasion - Wikipedia

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    The overarching intent of a hot prowl burglary can be theft, robbery, assault, sexual assault, murder, kidnapping, or another crime, either by stealth or direct force. [2] [3] [4] Hot prowl burglaries are considered especially dangerous by law enforcement because of the potential for a violent confrontation between the occupant and the offender ...

  4. Forcible felony - Wikipedia

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    A forcible felony, in the criminal law of various US states, is a felony that is subject to special penalties because it involves the use or threat of physical force. Forcible felonies are defined by statute. Typical examples of forcible felonies include murder, arson, rape, kidnapping, and armed robbery. [1]

  5. Robbery laws in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Robbery 3–7 years. If the robbery is committed upon a person that is over 60 years old, is physically handicapped, or if the Robbery occurred in a school or church, 4–15 years. If it involved certain conditions, 30–60 years in prison. Armed Robbery 6–30 years. If it involved certain aggravating conditions, 30–60 years in prison.

  6. Asset forfeiture - Wikipedia

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    The assets that are forfeited for criminal and civil offenses are used "to put more cops on the street", according to former United States President George H. W. Bush. [27] [failed verification] The assets are dispersed among the law enforcement community for things such as paying the attorneys involved in the forfeiture case, police vehicles ...

  7. Robbery - Wikipedia

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    Robbery is a statutory offence created by section 8(1) of the Theft Act 1968 which reads: A person is guilty of robbery if he steals, and immediately before or at the time of doing so, and in order to do so, he uses force on any person or puts or seeks to put any person in fear of being then and there subjected to force. [5]

  8. List of law enforcement officers convicted for an on-duty ...

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    This is a list of law enforcement officers convicted for an on-duty killing in the United States.The listing documents the date the incident resulting in conviction occurred, the date the officer(s) was convicted, the name of the officer(s), and a brief description of the original occurrence making no implications regarding wrongdoing or justification on the part of the person killed or ...

  9. Property crime - Wikipedia

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    Property crime is a category of crime, usually involving private property, that includes, among other crimes, burglary, larceny, theft, motor vehicle theft, arson, shoplifting, and vandalism. Property crime is a crime to obtain money, property, or some other benefit.