Legal Opinion
State v. Property Seized From Terrance Martin
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided March 30, 2010No. 2009 CA 1417PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtParro, J.
In this forfeiture proceeding initiated by the State of Louisiana under LSA-R.S. 40:2601, et seq., Terrance Martin appeals a judgment dismissing his claim that his property was not subject to forfeiture and ordering the forfeiture of his property. We affirm the judgment.
BACKGROUND
On December 4, 2008, Louisiana State Police (LSP) Trooper Chris Anderson pulled over a vehicle for improper lane usage. The car was being driven by Martin; he had a passenger with him. The two occupants appeared nervous and gave differing accounts of their travel purposes, so Trooper Anderson obtained written consent…
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