Lawrence v. State

Birdsong, Presiding Judge.

The relevant appellate history and facts of this case are as follows: Rodney Lawrence appeals from a final order of forfeiture directing forfeiture of certain property pursuant to the provisions of OCGA § 16-13-49. This Court initially received this appeal and certified certain questions to the Supreme Court pursuant to Ga. Const, of 1983, Art. VI, Sec. V, Par. IV and Art. VI, Sec. VI, Par. Ill (7). Lawrence v. State of Ga., 225 Ga. App. 606 (484 SE2d 341). The Supreme Court declined to assist this Court and returned the appeal for our adjudication.

The State filed a…