Legal Opinion
State v. Kienast
South Dakota Supreme Court
Decided September 4, 1996No. NonePublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Per curiam
[¶ 1] Steven Kienast (Kienast) appeals his drug-related convictions on the basis that his criminal convictions are barred by double jeopardy because he was previously subjected to a civil forfeiture action. We affirm.
FACTS
[¶ 2] Kienast was arrested on March 3, 1995, during an undercover drug buy conducted in Sioux Falls. When he was arrested, he was in possession of Valium, methamphetamine and $560 in cash. The drugs and money were confiscated.
[¶3] On March 6, 1995, the Office of the Attorney General commenced a civil forfeiture action against the $560 in American Currency pursuant to SDCL…
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