State v. 1978 Chevrolet Automobile

Lewis, J.:

This is a civil action brought by the State of Kansas to forfeit $31,550 in cash under K.S.A. 1991 Supp. 65-4135(a)(6). After trial, the trial court ordered the cash forfeited. The appellants, or claimants, are Randy Kroening and Douglas Koehler, who contend that the cash is their legitimate property and not subject to forfeiture. After a review of the record, we affirm the decision of the trial court.

The problems of the claimants began when the vehicle in which they were riding was pulled over for speeding by Trooper Alphonse Sanchez, Jr., of the Kansas Highway Patrol. The…