Legal Opinion
People v. Superior Court (Brent)
California Court of Appeal
Decided January 9, 1992No. F016015PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
HARRIS, J.
Introduction
The People have filed a writ petition after the superior court granted the defendant’s motion to dismiss forfeiture proceedings and to return $3,455 in United States currency. On June 27, 1991, we granted an order to show cause.
Facts and Proceedings Below
Joel Anthony Brent was arrested in Bakersfield with illegal narcotics in his possession and $3,455 in cash. Criminal proceedings followed. On August 17, 1990, his defense counsel successfully moved to have both the illegal narcotics and the cash suppressed pursuant to Penal Code section 1538.5. The People filed an…
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