State v. Real Property Located at 345, 2006ca00281 (5-21-2007)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Appellant Carol Mason appeals the August 28, 2006 Judgment Entry of the Stark County Court of Common Pleas ordering forfeiture of real property located at 345 North Liberty Avenue, Alliance, Ohio. Plaintiff-appellee is the State of Ohio.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE AND FACTS

{¶ 2} On July 29, 2004, the State filed a motion for forfeiture of the property located at 345 North Liberty Avenue, Alliance, Ohio. Appellant owns the property.

{¶ 3} On June 9, 2006, the trial court conducted a hearing, at which the following evidence was introduced:

{¶ 4} Appellant purchased the property with her…