I recently represented a former Penn State Berks student charged with felony narcotics offenses. A large amount of marijuana was found in the trunk of the vehicle he was driving and both the drugs and the vehicle were seized by the police. Fortunately, I was able to keep the young man out of prison and secured him a probationary sentence.
The Commonwealth, however, retained possession of the vehicle and was moving toward forfeiture. The fact of the matter, however, was that my client’s mother was the owner and primary operator of the vehicle – an innocent owner. My position, therefore, was that the vehicle should not be subject to forfeiture as a conduit to commit drug sales and instead be returned to the owner.
In the end, my client’s mother got her vehicle back.
The automobile, as it turned out, belonged to the young man’s mother.
If you are seeking the return of property seized by police in Reading or Berks County, PA you should seek counsel to determine your options. You may be entitled to all or a portion of the money or property taken from you in connection with a criminal case. Call our office today for a free consultation.
