Commonwealth v. One 1985 Cadillac Seville

BECK, Judge:

The issue in this forfeiture action is the standing of the appellant to challenge the forfeiture of the subject vehicle by raising the “innocent ownership” defense.

Appellant Sheila Lampkin appeals from an order granting the Commonwealth’s petition for forfeiture and denying her petition for return of a 1985 Cadillac Seville. We affirm.

The Cadillac was seized when Frank Long, Lampkin’s brother, was operating the Cadillac while conducting a drug transaction with a passenger therein. Long was charged with and later convicted of possession with intent to deliver cocaine and heroin,…