Traveling with large sums of money.

thomas.

I've been aware of this "law" for some time( The Civil Forfeiture Law ) but thought this was a good clip about it. If you haven't seen it on HBO here's a clip . If you scroll down in the link you'll see it.

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/last-week-tonight-civil-forfeiture

ALLWAGONS · Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 11:45 am Post subject:

Why would you?

the person travelling with the large amount of money is just as guilty as the officer who enforces that law. I am a true believer of civil rights, but most of these cases have occurred in the drug corridor of the South. Not being able to articulate your defense in your own country means you are dumb! Normal people would wire money or would provide a legitimate excuse for travelling with that amount. Buying a car cash, is not a crime, but using that as an excuse is.
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Jacks · Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 12:08 pm Post subject:

You may want to read this
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2013/08/12/taken
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ALLWAGONS · Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 2:07 pm Post subject:

Oh, I believe you, the thing that dissapoints me, is that for REAL issues with the government, no one steps up to the plate, and for things like marihuana and such, people flock to gather signatures.
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Jacks · Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 4:09 pm Post subject:

I seriously doubt that you read the entire article. It's a long one, and it addresses issues that you brought up in both of your posts. The facts are available.
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ALLWAGONS · Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 5:01 pm Post subject:

EverettB · Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 10:33 pm Post subject:

The police should not be taking anything away from you without some sort of actual proof that is enforceable in a court of law.

A couple times in the past people have asked me why I had thousands of dollars (bank, airplane check, etc.) and I know my answers came out like BS as I was flustered on why they would even ask. It's none of their business.

It should not surprise you that some people prefer to deal in cash.
I personally know of several deals around the $100K mark that were paid with cash.
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Jacks · Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 10:44 pm Post subject:

THANK YOU Everett. Our money says right on the front of every $ bill "THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR ALL DEBTS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE" It is absurd to me that it could be illegal to have this in your possession.
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rubbachicken · Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 2:49 am Post subject:

could someone give me a large sum of money, so i can see what it's like to carry lots of money Very Happy

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nsracing · Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 6:49 am Post subject:

What is a large sum? If it is $100K, why would you?

When I go and buy machines and pickup at the place, normally the shop will want cash. I carry 10 -15 large but no more. Of course the money is hidden in separate places around the car. YOu will have to dig for them to get them all.

Very large sums of money enough to buy a house is asking for trouble. If it gets confiscated because you are accused of drug-traffic, then it might be some time to get all your money back from the police and jump all sorts of hoops and legal fuss to prove your innocence. Not worth it. That is why they have bank transfers and notes so you don't have to haul that thing.

Not a good idea to have that kind of scratch just floating around.

gt1953 · Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 7:09 am Post subject:

Well traveling with large amounts of cash anymore with all of the Credit card hacks going on, it makes sense to just pay cash. That would be my reason.
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Just hide the $ like liquor....

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=609513

And if I was to travel from S.Fla. to Cali I would have to take a drug corridor as the most direct route. I would be targeted as a bus driving, dope smuggling, hippie? Rolling Eyes

That is BS. Fortunately in S.Fla the cops are concentrating on other areas of enforcement.

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EverettB · Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 10:59 am Post subject:

What constitutes a "Large Sum" was something I was wondering from the original video too.

I guess that is a question to ask the police officer.
Broke? Maybe that's $100.
For me I'd say that's over $4000 as I've had just under that to that a bunch of times.
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danfromsyr · Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 11:17 am Post subject:

crossing into Canada for a vacation trip they asked me if I had enough $$??
I'm like what's enough? (WTF) I have cash and credit cards..
I've been in the principal's office enought to not admit or deny and not to provide any additional information whether factual or non-factual.

they were fishing and or thinking I was bringing mom (72yrs old) into their country to abandon her... not sure why my ability to 'support myself' would be a factor.. I could have plenty and still leave her at the park. Laughing

ALLWAGONS · Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 11:52 am Post subject:

Most law enforcement officials, associate cash (paper bills) with drugs. Given most drug deals are dealt with large sums of cash. Unfortunately, they don't realize that current commerce is still handled in cash. Who hasn't bought or sold a car or parts in cash? But let's not fool ourselves, Law enforcement officers develop a sense for these things. that's why they catch crooks. Do they make mistakes? YES, but people do many, many, more.
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Malokin Martin · Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 12:14 pm Post subject:

A little off topic but: I once carried around $80,000 in cash for about 2 hours. It was both fantastic and frightening.

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nsracing · Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 4:21 pm Post subject:


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