State v. Boyd

¶ 1. This case concerns a forfeiture action under WlS. Stat. § 973.075(l)(b)lm (1997-98). The State appeals from a circuit court order concluding that if the entire $28,000 value of William W. Boyd's vehicle were forfeited, the forfeiture would violate the United States Constitution's prohibition of excessive fines. The order thus reduced the forfeited amount to $10,000. Boyd cross-appeals from the order, challenging the court's decision to accept an affidavit based on hearsay information as proof of service. We disagree with the merits of both the appeal and cross-appeal and affirm the order.