State v. Nine (9) Savings Accounts

SEXTON, Judge.

Defendants appeal the forfeiture of seven savings accounts1 seized as a result of unlawful drug activity. We affirm.

FACTS

Subsequent to the purchase of marijuana on five separate occasions from Tommy Ray Johnson in his residence, a search warrant was obtained for these premises, 1610 Cornell Street, Ruston, Louisiana. Pursuant thereto, a quantity of marijuana, cash and financial records were seized. Among the financial records were several records which indicated substantial balances on hand in various savings accounts.

As a result, the state, through the district attorney, filed…