Disposal of seized liquor and of vehicle or other conveyance
Source:
Section 471.666 — Disposal of seized liquor and of vehicle or other conveyance, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.html.
Notes of Decisions
Under former similar statute (ORS 471.665)
A vehicle may be forfeited under this section if the owner had knowledge that it was transporting contraband; the owner need not be convicted of possession of the contraband. Blackshear v. State, 17 Or App 364, 521 P2d 1320 (1974)
Where automobile was confiscated in connection with search of defendant’s home, police mailed letter to defendant’s home on same day that state’s ex parte motion to confiscate automobile was granted, and letter did not inform defendant of a time or place for hearing to be held, letter was insufficient as notice. State v. Glascock, 33 Or App 217, 576 P2d 377 (1978) Sup Ct review denied
Where state produced no evidence to support finding that confiscated automobile was used for unlawful transportation of narcotics, state had no right to automobile. State v. Glascock, 33 Or App 217, 576 P2d 377 (1978) Sup Ct review denied
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