Legal Opinion
People v. $6,500 United States Currency
California Court of Appeal
Decided November 27, 1989No. H004670PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
PREMO, J.
In a civil forfeiture proceeding brought by the People pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 11470 et seq.,1 the trial court rendered a judgment which (1) declared $6,500 in United States Currency forfeited to the People, and (2) awarded the People the sum of $6,500 against appellant Robert D’Ambrosia. The judgment indicated that civil liability was imposed upon appellant because the currency was returned to or applied for the benefit of appellant pursuant to a motion and was no longer in possession of the People. On appeal, appellant contends the trial court lacked…
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