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This is largely a straightforward thing to do - and this ruling will make police departments much more hesitant to seize civil assets.


Is it straightforward to do without a lawyer, though? What if you can't afford one?


The decision from the supreme court will change when police try to attach to money, it will no longer be a straightforward matter to do so, and is much more likely to be attached to a criminal case now - which means a lawyer would be involved.




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