The civil forfeiture attorneys at GRL score another big win against the Iowa State Patrol.
This case involved the return of $7,500 seized during a traffic stop for marijuana.
Even though our client received a deferred judgment at sentencing, the patrol must still follow the law if it wants to keep the money.
Due process and fundamental fairness require notice and an opportunity to challenge.
Here, the patrol waited more than three years to serve a Notice of Forfeiture in late 2024.
Even though the law requires this to occur within 90 days of the seizure.
We know this law inside and out, which is why we could secure the return of this money despite the “conviction” for purposes of the statute.
If you have been the target of “policing for profit,” then call the civil forfeiture attorneys at GRL Law for a consultation.
