Franklin v. State

Smith, Judge.

The State of Georgia filed a complaint on December 12, 1995 against appellants pursuant to OCGA § 16-13-49 seeking forfeiture of several vehicles and $2,507 in currency allegedly used in conjunction with or received as proceeds from distribution of controlled substances. Appellants answered, raising as one of their defenses the State’s failure to verify the complaint in proper form. At the hearing on February 13, 1996, counsel for defendants made an oral motion to dismiss on the same basis. The trial court orally granted the motion at the hearing. On April 2, 1996, the trial…