Legal Opinion
In re Forfeiture of the Following Described Property: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Bearing '75 Massachusetts License Tag 372-766 Vin 124379N511693
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided June 22, 1976No. 75-1737PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Per curiam
The State of Florida appeals from an order directing that Paul Costigliola’s automobile be returned to him.
Pursuant to § 943.43, Fla.Stat., F.S.A. the police seized Paul Costigliola’s automobile when he was arrested for possession of marijuana while in his automobile. Mr. Costigliola pled guilty to the charge and as a first offender was placed on probation. The police refused to return his automobile and the State petitioned for a rule to show cause why the car should not be forfeited pursuant to § 943.44, F.S. After hearing, the trial judge ordered the vehicle returned to Mr. Costigliola.…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- In re Forfeiture of 1972 Porsche 2 Dr., '74 Florida License Tag Id 91780 Vin 9111200334District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1975
- General Motors Acceptance Corp. v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 1943
3Cited by7 opinions
- Griffis v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 1978
- Sawyer v. GableDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1981
- Smith v. HinderyDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1984
- Mosley v. State Ex Rel. Broward Cty.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1978
- Flam v. City of Miami BeachDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1984
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