State v. Moses

OPINION

DUNCAN, Judge.

The State appeals from an order entered by the Monroe County Criminal Court returning a vehicle to its owner, the appellee herein. This vehicle had been seized by law enforcement officials pursuant to the provisions of the Tennessee Drug Control Act of 1971.

The State argues that the trial court was without jurisdiction or authority to return this vehicle to its owner. We agree.

No bill of exceptions was filed in this case, but the technical record shows that the appellee was indicted for possession of marihuana with intent to sell. Subsequently, the trial court suppressed…