State v. Hooper

The state appeals an order dismissing its complaint in a forfeiture action brought under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, ch. 161, Stats. We reverse.

The state seeks forfeiture of $22,120.10 in currency, and $1,200 in checks payable to defendant Hooper. The currency and checks are alleged to be Hooper’s personal property and to have been derived from the crime of delivering cocaine. The action is brought pursuant to sec. 161.55(1) (f), Stats., which provides that “[a]ll property, real or personal, including money, directly or indirectly derived from or realized through the commission of…