269 Ga. App. 722 - Baker v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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9 state decisions

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1. “Under the drug forfeiture statute, [OCGA§ 16-13-49,] property subject to forfeiture includes that “which is, directly or indirectly, used or intended for use in any manner to facilitate” a violation of the drug laws or “any proceeds derived or realized therefrom.” [OCGA § 16-13-49 (d) (2).] Property may be seized “without process” under certain circumstances, including “if there is probable cause to believe that the property is subject to forfeiture.” [OCGA § 16-13-49 (g) (2).]”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 290 Ga. App. 467 - Edwards v. State

2. “[I]n the absence of a legally sufficient claim, the owner or interest holder lacks standing to assert — and the trial court lacks authority to consider — the owner or interest holder's challenges to the forfeiture.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 291 Ga. App. 902 - Martin v. State