Pubdate: Thu, 18 Oct 2001 Source: Charlotte Observer (NC) Copyright: 2001 The Charlotte Observer Contact: http://www.charlotte.com/observer/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/78 Author: Bruce Baker Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v01/n1773/a07.html Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/af.htm (Asset Forfeiture) LAWYERS HAVE STAKEIN DRUG UNIT'S SEIZURES In response to "Drug unit's seizures from arrestees stir debate" (Oct. 14): How many people are worried about a drug dealer's financial problems? Your story about the York County drug unit seizing drug dealers' money and other assets was incomplete. You quote two defense attorneys but fail to mention that dealers, having had their money seized, are less able to pay such lawyers. Bruce Baker York, S.C. - --- MAP posted-by: Beth