One 1965 Buick 4 Door Sedan v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Crumlish, Jr.,

Timothy P. McCormick appeals two orders, one denying his petition for return of his 1965 Buick Sedan and one ordering forfeiture, of the Department of Justice, Bureau of Drug Control. We affirm.

On May 19, 1974, McCormick’s automobile was seized after a search pursuant to warrant disclosed a trunk full of 23 pounds of marijuana. A petition for forfeiture was filed on April 15, 1974, and a hearing was scheduled for April 30, 1974. McCormick received notice of the hearing through his attorney and filed a timely answer.

Appellant’s complaint arises out of these…