Umatilla County v. $18,005 in U.S. Currency

Umatilla County obtained a judgment pursuant to Oregon Laws 1989, chapter 791,1 forfeiting $18,005 belonging to claimant Cherri Ann Harris. Claimant appeals that judgment, and we affirm.

Police officers discovered a marijuana-growing operation, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and $18,005 in cash at claimant’s residence. Claimant admitted to the officers that “two thirds” of the cash represented proceeds from the sale of methamphetamine. Claimant was charged with manufacture of marijuana, delivery of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine and possession of less than one ounce of…