Gritton v. Commonwealth

OPINION

D. LAMBERT, JUDGE:

David Gritton (Gritton) appeals from the Jefferson Circuit Court’s March 18, 2014 order finding that a truck in his possession was forfeited pursuant to Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 218A.410. After review, we reverse the judgment.

Gritton is unemployed and receives social security disability benefits. He has a history of selling drugs. On May 31, 2012, Gritton, along with his daughter, Robin Purtilar (Robin), and his son-in-law, Stephen Purtilar (Stephen),., tendered three separate cashier’s checks to Bill Collins Ford in Louisville, Kentucky, in exchange for a Ford…