Legal Opinion
State v. Michel
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided October 31, 1989No. 9394-8-IIIPublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtThompson, C.J.
Emiliano Gallardo appeals an order forfeiting his 1986 Pontiac Firebird pursuant to RCW 69.50.505(a)(4). He contends the court improperly imposed on him the burden of proving his lack of knowledge or consent of the illegal use of the vehicle, and there was insufficient proof of his knowledge or consent. We affirm.
Pablo Montes Michel was arrested on January 16, 1988, while driving the 1986 Firebird that is the subject of this appeal. In the backseat of the Firebird, officers found 18 ounces of cocaine in a plastic grocery bag. The car was seized and Mr. Gallardo, the registered owner, was…
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