State v. One 1987 Toyota Pickup

After a bench trial on September 19, 1988, appellant, Dennis R. Jurgens, was found guilty of unlawful manufacture and distribution of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana weighing more than 1 pound (case No. 88-980). Subsequently, Jurgens’ 1987 Toyota pickup was condemned in a forfeiture action brought by the State pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-431 (Reissue 1985) (case No. 88-979). Jurgens appeals from both determinations; the appeals have been consolidated in this court.

For the reasons set forth below, both criminal convictions are affirmed. The forfeiture order is reversed…