Shepard v. State

JOHNSON, Presiding Judge.

Jerome Green was arrested for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. The state initiated a forfeiture action for the 1989 Chevrolet truck in which the marijuana was found. Gladys Shepard filed a claim alleging she was an owner, then arguing she was an interest holder. The trial court determined that Shepard’s interest had not vested, she was not a legal owner of the truck, and the truck was contraband. Shepard appeals, alleging the trial court erred in finding that the state established a prima facie case for forfeiture of the truck. Specifically, Shepard…