People v. One 1955 Ford Crown Victoria

This proceeding was instituted by plaintiff-appellant The People of the State of California, under section 11610 et seq. of the Health and Safety Code, to forfeit the interests of Ismael Herrera, the registered owner, and the respondent Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association, lien claimant (hereinafter referred to as the Bank) under a chattel mortgage on the described Ford automobile.

The court found the car was used by Herrera on October 6, 1956, to unlawfully convey marijuana found in a wallet on his person, in violation of section 11610, supra, and that the interest of the…