Eaton v. State

Blackburn, Judge.

Garland Hal Eaton appeals from the trial court’s order denying his plea of former jeopardy filed by his present counsel. On February 24, 1994, in executing search warrants at Eaton’s residence, agents of the Appalachian Drug Task Force seized $4,334 in U. S. currency, numerous weapons, and a Uniden Bearcat 50 channel scanner. The affidavit supporting the search warrant alleged violations of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act occurring on various dates. Subsequently, the State brought an in rem civil forfeiture action against the seized personalty pursuant to OCGA §…