Marolf & Marolf v. Miami-Dade County

Paul and Lizette Marolf (collectively “Marolf’) appeal an order finding probable cause for Miami-Dade County (“the County”) to maintain a forfeiture action against their property, specifically $197,016 in cash which was found in a safe located in Ma-rolfs home. We conclude there exists probable cause that the currency was “used in the course of, intended to be used in the course of, derived from, or realized through” racketeering activity, see sections 895.01-895.05, Florida Statutes (2014), and is therefore subject to further civil forfeiture proceedings under the Florida Contraband…