State v. Horning

CROTHERS, Justice.

[¶ 1] The State appeals from a district court order denying forfeiture of $16,420' in U.S. currency seized by law enforcement during a traffic stop. The- State argues Karl Homing lacks standing to contest the forfeiture and the district court’erred in . relying on acquittal of one of the charges. Horning argues the State has no right to appeal. We reverse and remand.

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[¶ 2] Deputy Sheriff Rich Hoffer stopped Horning after he failed to stop at a stop sign. Hoffer searched the vehicle when a drug detection dog indicated illegal drugs were present. Hoffer found a cooler on the…