Darman v. State

This is the second time this case involving appellant’s claim to a firearm seized by the police has been before us. In Darman v. State, 734 So.2d 552 (Fla. 4th DCA 1999) (“Darman I”), we reversed the trial court’s determination that the motion for return of property was untimely and directed the trial court to hold a hearing on the motion. The trial court subsequently determined that the legal owner of the firearm was the Windsor, Connecticut Police Department and not appellant. It therefore ordered the gun to be returned to the police department. Because the order is supported by competent…