In re Property Seized From Daniels

The claimant appeals from the district court judgment ordering the forfeiture of money and other property seized from his car by the police after the claimant was stopped and arrested for speeding. He claims that there was insufficient evidence to support the forfeiture. We reverse.

On July 12, 1990, a Sioux City police officer stopped the claimant’s car for speeding over 100 miles per hour in a fifty-five miles per hour zone. While the claimant was searching his wallet for his license, the officer saw a large amount of cash inside the wallet. Subsequently, the officer directed the claimant to…