State v. Almanza

OPINION

SHARPE, Justice.

This suit was instituted by the State of Texas pursuant to the provisions of Art. 725d, Vernon’s Ann. Texas Penal Code, for forfeiture of a 1970 Pontiac automobile alleged to have been used to conceal, convey, carry and transport a narcotic drug, heroin, contrary to said statute. On April 20, 1971 the State filed its petition entitled “Notice of Seizure and Intended Forfeiture,” alleging Francisco Almanza to be the registered and legal owner of the said vehicle and the person in possession of it at the time it was seized. The date of seizure was alleged to be on or…