Patino v. One 2007 Chevrolet, Vin 1GNFC16017J255427, Texas License Plate 578VYH

OPINION

KLAPHAKE, Judge.

Appellant Laura Patino challenges the district court’s order directing forfeiture of her automobile under Minn.Stat. § 169A.63 (2010). Appellant argues that the district court erred when it failed to return the automobile to her following her request for a judicial determination of the forfeiture.

Because the forfeiture was based on the commission of an underlying designated offense enumerated in the statute, and the offending party appeared as required and was not convicted of the designated offense, the district court erred by refusing to return the automobile to…