Howard v. State

Eldridge, Judge.

The State filed a complaint for forfeiture of $3,910 in currency on February 14, 1996. Appellant, Gary Howard, was personally served on March 19, 1996. The appellant filed an answer on April 12, 1996. On April 23, 1996, the State filed a motion to strike appellant’s answer and claim. A civil forfeiture hearing was held on May 9, .1996, for which no transcript exists. On May 10, 1996, an order was entered by the trial court holding: “On May 9, 1996, the [c]ourt granted the [S]tate’s motion to strike [claimant Gary Howard’s answer and claim because they were legally insufficient…