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Title: Court: Feds Can Seize Half of House
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Associated Press
URL Source: http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.c ... /06/28/national/a094840D55.DTL
Published: Jun 28, 2007
Author: Associated Press
Post Date: 2007-06-28 13:23:13 by Brian S
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(06-28) 09:48 PDT Branford, Conn. (AP) -- A woman who claimed she was unaware that her husband was growing pot in the basement will get to keep her half of their house, while the government can seize her husband's share, a federal appeals court has ruled. The 2nd Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals said in a ruling Wednesday that Harold Von Hofe must forfeit his interest in the home to the federal government. However, his wife, Kathleen, does not have to because she wasn't actively involved in her husband's marijuana cultivation. "The record is devoid of any evidence indicating her use of drugs or her involvement in any criminal activity whatsoever," the appeals court wrote. Von Hofe, who was a teacher at Branford High School, and his wife were charged in 2001 after police raided their home and found 65 marijuana plants, glass smoking pipes and other items associated with growing marijuana. Harold Von Hofe pleaded guilty to manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance while Kathleen Von Hofe pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. Both avoided prison time and received probation. The Von Hofes' attorney, Jonathan J. Einhorn, said Kathleen Von Hofe could get a mortgage for the government's half-interest in her home. As of Wednesday, the couple remained in the house, valued at $248,000. They have lived in the home since 1979 and don't have a mortgage.
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#1. To: Brian S (#0)
Two out of three ain't so bad.
Sustaining member, A.A.C.S.C.B.R.T.A.
She's damn lucky they didn't take ALL of it! This isn't exactly eminent domain, but close enough.
Time to stop the Tyranny. The man did nothing wrong. No victim. No crime. Growing a God-created plant that is totally benign and incapable of harm [as opposed to OTC drugs that are legal] is legal under God and no goddamned tyrannical StateInc can change that regardless of how many bad laws they pass. Bring it on MFers. Bring your best. You'll need them. It is time ALL of us began defending and recovering our Freedoms with FORCE. Our petitions have been ignored. We are no longer represented. We call that tyranny. Take me to jail for a crime against TheState? You and what army? I pray all of us will Stand and fight with honor when confronted, and die with honor if need be. I will not wear chains. Ever.
Law Enforcement Against ProhibitionThe Von Hofes' attorney, Jonathan J. Einhorn, said Kathleen Von Hofe could get a mortgage for the government's half-interest in her home.
#2. To: Brian S, IndieTX, *Eminent Domain* (#0)
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