Legal Opinion
Russell v. Wanicka
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided April 22, 1988No. 87-1480PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
RYDER, Acting Chief Judge.
In this appeal, we are called upon to decide two interesting and novel questions concerning the effect of the Florida Juvenile Justice Act upon a forfeiture proceeding under sections 932.701 — 932.704, Florida Statutes (1985).
The Sheriff of Lee County filed in the circuit court below a “Petition for Rule to Show Cause and for Final Judgment and Order of Forfeiture,” alleging that the vehicle named in the style of this case was used in the commission of a felony.
An affidavit was attached to the petition. The facts indicate that the subject vehicle, a BMW, was co-owned…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Breed v. JonesSupreme Court of the United States · 1975
- City of Tallahassee v. Forfeiture of One Yellow 1979 Fiat 2-Door Sedan Florida Tag No. FVN-467District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1982
- Brown v. City of MiamiDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1981
- City of Clearwater v. MalickDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1983
- Smith v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 1975
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3Cited by3 opinions
- In re Forfeiture of 1985 Ford Ranger Pickup TruckSupreme Court of Florida · 1992
- In re Forfeiture of 1985 Ford Ranger Pickup Truck, Vin 1FTBR10S7FUB74784, Florida License 802-DPU & $453 U.S. CurrencyDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1991
- In re Forfeiture of 1985 Ford Ranger Pickup Truck, Vin 1FTBR10S7FUB74784, Florida License 802-DPU & $453 U.S. CurrencyDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1991