theoretical framework for a research paper

Needs to be 1200 words. Needs to be based on US law and statistics

For this assignment, you must present your theoretical framework for your creative research project.  This will be a summary of the theory, or theories you will use in the project.  You will write a concise narrative which shall include the major assumptions underlying each theory, along with the major theoretical propositions which will come in to play in your study.  Once again, this is a formal submission, and so must be in the proper format, proofread, and must contain footnotes where appropriate. 

The main paper topic for this research project is:   Why Civil Asset Forfeiture for Minor Drug Offenses Violates Due Process