Garrett v. State

This is an appeal from a judgment ordering the forfeiture of a motor vehicle and an engine block, pursuant to §32-8-86(h), Ala. Code 1975. That section provides:

"Any vehicle, engine, transmission, or other identifiable component part, wherein the identification number or numbers appear to be altered, or removed may be seized and detained by law enforcement officials for a reasonable period of time for determination of the true identity of the vehicle, engine, transmission, or other component parts. Any item seized by law enforcement officials, wherein ownership cannot be determined shall be…