Prostitute Seekers Could Lose Wheels
Posted on July 8th, 2008 by laur Tags: asset forfeiture, cars, EASTON, Easton City Council, Gary Asteak, Larry Palmer, Pennsylvania, police, prostitution, sex, state law, Uncategorized, your property, your rights
EASTON, Pa. — The Easton City Council is considering a law that would let the city permanently seize the car of anyone caught cruising for a prostitute.
However, it is unclear if such a law would hold up in court. Easton defense lawyer Gary Asteak said the city cannot impose a severe penalty for what state law calls a misdemeanor. Still, Pennsylvania law lets police seize cars used in drug deals.
Police Chief Larry Palmer said he doesn’t know how the courts will rule, but said such a law is worth trying. Once a few cars are seized, it will make people think twice about going into Easton to find a prostitute, Palmer said.
What if you are cruising on a bicycle? A skateboard? Better yet, what if you approach a prostitute while taking a mid-afternoon stroll? Will they seize your sneakers?
There should be no laws regarding sex for consenting adults. Period.
Government should not only be kept out of the bedroom, but also out of the backseat of some guy’s Chevy.
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