One 1979 Jeep Vin No. J9f93eh055249 v. State

This is an appeal from an automobile forfeiture. 702 S.W.2d 781. The issue raised is whether the Texas Controlled Substances Act requires an aggravated offense involving a drug transaction as a predicate to forfeiture when the owner of the conveyance is in charge of the conveyance at the time of delivery or sale of the drug.

The trial court found that the owner of the vehicle sold marijuana from the vehicle on November 9,1984. The State stipulated that the amount of marijuana involved subjected the vehicle owner to misdemeanor charges only. Holding that the offense violated the Texas…