A three-bedroom home in East Vancouver, previously a Hells Angels clubhouse, is being sold by the British Columbia government as part of their civil forfeiture process. The property, valued at $1.52 million, is one of three former clubhouses seized by the government. Civil forfeiture is seen as a way to combat organized crime, but critics argue it lacks the protections of a criminal process.
VANCOUVER — The three-bedroom East Vancouver home that's about to hit the market includes a brick fireplace and finished basement, along with a private back deck.The seller is motivated. The home at 3598 East Georgia St. is one of three former clubhouses of the Hells Angels that now belong to the British Columbia government after the Supreme Court of Canada chose not to hear an appeal related to the province's controversial civil forfeiture process.
The head of the Civil Forfeiture Office says the latest court decision puts to rest concerns about the legality of the process. The Supreme Court of Canada decision not to hear the case means an appeal court ruling earlier this year stands. Unlike criminal court, civil forfeiture cases don't require proof beyond a reasonable doubt that the items were linked to crime. Instead, they are required to meet a lower threshold of proof"on the balance of probability."
"I can imagine that people will look at this case and see that property is being taken from the Hells Angels and be reluctant to, you know, feel sorry for them," Jack said. "There are elements of the civil forfeiture regime that can have a disproportionate impact on everyday people who live in British Columbia," he said.
Tawtel's office has a staff of about two dozen working alongside a dedicated team of about 10 government lawyers and 10 paralegals who do nothing but civil forfeiture work.
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