State v. One 1995 Silver Jeep Grand Cherokee, Vin 1J4GZ78Y4SC548019

*648GILBERTSON, Chief Justice.

[¶ 1.] The State of South Dakota (State) appeals the circuit court’s order determining forfeiture of one 1995 Silver Jeep Grand Cherokee, vin # 1J4GZ78Y4SC548019, was grossly disproportionate in violation of the Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution and Article VI, Section 28 of the South Dakota Constitution. We reverse.

FACTS

[¶ 2.] On October 9, 2003, a complaint was filed by the State against the defendant vehicle for forfeiture pursuant to SDCL chapter 34-20B. The record owner of the vehicle was Adam Kroupa. The complaint alleged that:

said vehicle…