Gallia v. State

Steele Hays, Justice.

The question presented by this appeal, one of first impression, is whether a mobile home is a vehicle within the meaning of Ark. Stat. Ann. § 82-2629(b)(4) (Supp. 1983) and therefore subject to forfeiture if used to transport a controlled substance, in this case methamphetamine. The trial court held that a mobile home is a vehicle, but we agree with appellant that that finding is clearly erroneous and must be reversed.

Appellant, Patricia Gallia, was charged with manufacturing and possessing a controlled substance with intent to deliver. While the charges were pending the…