Oelrich v. De La Puente

We have for review the direct appeal of a trial court order awarding Carlos and Susie De La Puente costs and attorney’s fees. Alachua County Deputy Sheriff James Troi-ano seized $44,645 in currency from the De La Puentes on May 19,1992, while they were traveling on 1-75 at night. Stephen M. Oel-rich, Alachua County Sheriff (agency), instituted forfeiture proceedings1 against the De La Puentes. The preliminary hearing on the forfeiture action resulted in a finding of no probable cause to maintain the action. The De La Puentes, after the preliminary hearing and before the entry of judgment,…