Civil asset forfeiture is something that doesn't get discussed nearly enough. It allows the government to seize property and money without ever charging a person with a crime, or -- in this case -- seize property in a way that seems excessive to the alleged crime.

A six-pack of BUDWISER. Bad taste in beer isn't a crime.

Things are more expensive in Alaska, and a quick Google search showed the cost of that beer was likely between $12 and $16. That means the fine was 7,000 times more than the cost of the beer.

Here's hoping this raises judicial eyebrows at SCOTUS.

Alaska court upholds $95K plane seizure over a 6-pack of beer. Asset forfeiture concerns rise.{ai:summary}<p>Civil asset forfeiture lets governments seize property without charging a crime. Alaska seized a $95,000 plane from 82-year-old Ken Jouppi over a 6-pack of beer; he’s fought 13 years to get it back. </p><p>Timbs and a Supreme Court clash show the risk: excessive fines remain unclear. #crime</p>

Asset Forfeiture ABUSE: Alaska Supreme Court Upholds State's Seizure of $95K Plane Over Six-Pack of Beer

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