Legal Opinion
State ex rel. Department of Public Safety v. 1985 GMC Pickup, Serial 1GTBS14EOF2525894, OK Tag No. ZPE852
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Decided July 11, 1995No. 80176PublishedCited by 31 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
SIMMS, Justice:
Department of Public Safety (DPS) appeals the order of the district court denying forfeiture of the vehicle which is the subject of this lawsuit, a 1985 GMC pickup truck. The district court determined that the vehicle was not forfeited by the owner and occupant, Robert S. Anthony, when he was arrested for and convicted of possession of marijuana.
The Court of Appeals affirmed, concluding that mere possession of marijuana is insufficient to warrant forfeiture of a vehicle under 63 O.S.1991, § 2-503(A)(4), of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act (the Act), 63 O.S.1991,…
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