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> First, the court ordered that Thuen be served with the demand for his computer without prior notice. According to the order, this is something that the court can do in extreme situations to prevent evidence from being spoiled.

I'd accept upon equal consideration being provided. Why should he have to be forced to pay for what is essentially a fishing expedition by the prosection? would they have a case should the computer not be taken?

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They don't keep the computer. They image it quickly and return it, and the image is escrowed with the court. He doesn't pay for anything.

I was considering the offering up the computer (asset) as payment, or, at the very least, collateral, on the charges. Since they're using accounting/banking terms for these charges anyway (how often do you see "Escrow" used in a court case?), no reason to not try to settle/close this as if it were just another probate/bankruptcy issue. :)

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