Gilbert v. State

In October 1994, the State of Alabama sued Jason Patrick Gilbert for condemnation of Gilbert's 1987 Chevrolet S-10 truck. The State alleged that Gilbert had used the truck "to transport or facilitate the transportation, sale, receipt, possession, or concealment of a controlled substance, to-wit marijuana," and therefore that the truck was subject to forfeiture pursuant to Ala. Code 1975, § 20-2-93. The trial court ordered the vehicle forfeited to the State. Gilbert argues on appeal that the trial court erred in ordering the vehicle forfeited.

Gilbert first argues that the search of his vehicle…