Alvarez v. State

BOARDMAN, Judge.

Manuel Alvarez appeals the forfeiture of his automobile following the arrest of Rolando Febles, who was using the car to transport marijuana. Although the trial court found that appellant had consented to Febles’ using the vehicle, no knowledge on the part of appellant of Febles’ illegal activities was shown.' We reverse.

On May 3, 1978, Rolando Febles was arrested by a Collier County deputy sheriff and charged with possession of more than 100 pounds of cannabis with intent to distribute. At the time of his arrest, Febles was driving a 1975 Pontiac' Grand Prix owned by…