State v. $113,871 in U.S. Currency

Claimant appeals a judgment in an in rent forfeiture proceeding that forfeited his interest in $113,871 in United States currency. We affirm.

On March 27,1993, Trooper Hoffman stopped a car to issue a warning for speeding. Hoffman approached the driver and asked him for his license and the car’s registration. The driver gave Hoffman his driver’s license and told him that the car belonged to claimant, who was a passenger. Hoffman then asked claimant for his driver’s license and the registration. Claimant gave Hoffman those things. Hoffman ran a “wants and warrants” check on both the driver and…