Moore v. State of Ga.

Blackburn, Judge.

The State of Georgia commenced this forfeiture action against $200 cash, a 1985 Chevrolet Camaro automobile, and Clyde Moore as the owner, following seizure of the property during a search of Moore and his car pursuant to a search warrant. The trial court found that the property was contraband and therefore forfeited to the state in accordance with OCGA § 16-13-49, and this appeal followed.

1. The appellants contend that issuance of the search warrant (for Moore’s person, car, and residence) was not supported by probable cause, because the affidavit submitted in conjunction…