Lundy v. State

Blackburn, Judge.

Ralph C. Lundy, Jr. appeals the trial court’s order granting forfeiture of $1,181 pursuant to OCGA § 16-13-49 (d) (6). On appeal, Lundy contends the forfeiture violates the excessive fine clause and prohibition against double jeopardy contained in the United States Constitution.

1. In his first enumeration of error, Lundy contends the forfeiture violates the excessive fine clause contained in the Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution.

In Thorp v. State of Ga., 264 Ga. 712, 717 (450 SE2d 416) (1994), the Supreme Court of Georgia established a three-factor test to…