State v. Branstetter

*288ARMSTRONG, J.

Defendant appeals from a trial court order forfeiting his interest in 11 horses and one donkey because of his failure to post a bond to ensure payment of the expenses of caring for them. We hold that the order is not appealable and therefore dismiss the appeal. We also briefly respond to defendant’s and the dissent’s argument that the forfeiture was an excessive fine under Article I, section 16, of the Oregon Constitution.

After investigating allegations that defendant was not feeding or caring for the animals, a sheriffs deputy obtained a search warrant authorizing their…