Legal Opinion
State v. $1,480.00 in United States Currency
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided May 26, 1994No. 92-KA-2808PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
IBARRY, Judge.
The State appeals a judgment which set aside a civil forfeiture of $1,480.00. We reverse.
FACTS
Demetrius Williams was arrested at his business and charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana.1 $1,480 was seized from his person under the Louisiana forfeiture law.
The police report correctly listed Williams’ business address as 1544 N. Claiborne Ave. but incorrectly listed his home address as 1-2-3-4 1-10 Service Road. His correct home address, 12345 I — 10 Service Road, was written on the bond for his release.
On January 13, 1992 the State sent Notice of Pending…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- United States v. James Daniel Good Real PropertySupreme Court of the United States · 1993
- Ray v. South Central Bell Tel. Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1975
- Ray v. South Central Bell Telephone Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1975
- State v. AnthonyLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1988
3Cited by4 opinions
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- State of Louisiana v. $1330.00 in U.S. Currency (Reference: Robert Mincey)Louisiana Court of Appeal · 2015
- State v. $4200.00 U.S. CurrencyLouisiana Court of Appeal · 2001
- State v. DupartSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1999