Florida Statute 932.701 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

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Title XLVII
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND CORRECTIONS

Chapter 932
PROVISIONS SUPPLEMENTAL TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LAW

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F.S. 932.701

¹932.701 Short title; definitions.—

(1) Sections 932.701-932.7062 shall be known and may be cited as the “Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act.”

(2) As used in the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act:

(a) “Contraband article” means:

1. Any controlled substance as defined in chapter 893 or any substance, device, paraphernalia, or currency or other means of exchange that was used, was attempted to be used, or was intended to be used in violation of any provision of chapter 893, if the totality of the facts presented by the state is clearly sufficient to meet the state’s burden of establishing probable cause to believe that a nexus exists between the article seized and the narcotics activity, whether or not the use of the contraband article can be traced to a specific narcotics transaction.

2. Any equipment, gambling device, apparatus, material of gaming, proceeds, substituted proceeds, real or personal property, Internet domain name, gambling paraphernalia, lottery tickets, money, currency, or other means of exchange which was obtained, received, used, attempted to be used, or intended to be used in violation of the gambling laws of the state, including any violation of chapter 24, part II of chapter 285, chapter 546, chapter 550, chapter 551, or chapter 849.

3. Any equipment, liquid or solid, which was being used, is being used, was attempted to be used, or intended to be used in violation of the beverage or tobacco laws of the state.

4. Any motor fuel upon which the motor fuel tax has not been paid as required by law.

5. Any personal property, including, but not limited to, any vessel, aircraft, item, object, tool, substance, device, weapon, machine, vehicle of any kind, money, securities, books, records, research, negotiable instruments, or currency, which was used or was attempted to be used as an instrumentality in the commission of, or in aiding or abetting in the commission of, any felony, whether or not comprising an element of the felony, or which is acquired by proceeds obtained as a result of a violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act.

6. Any real property, including any right, title, leasehold, or other interest in the whole of any lot or tract of land, which was used, is being used, or was attempted to be used as an instrumentality in the commission of, or in aiding or abetting in the commission of, any felony, or which is acquired by proceeds obtained as a result of a violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act.

7. Any personal property, including, but not limited to, equipment, money, securities, books, records, research, negotiable instruments, currency, or any vessel, aircraft, item, object, tool, substance, device, weapon, machine, or vehicle of any kind in the possession of or belonging to any person who takes aquaculture products in violation of s. 812.014(2)(c).

8. Any motor vehicle offered for sale in violation of s. 320.28.

9. Any motor vehicle used during the course of committing an offense in violation of s. 322.34(9)(a).

10. Any photograph, film, or other recorded image, including an image recorded on videotape, a compact disc, digital tape, or fixed disk, that is recorded in violation of s. 810.145 and is possessed for the purpose of amusement, entertainment, sexual arousal, gratification, or profit, or for the purpose of degrading or abusing another person.

11. Any real property, including any right, title, leasehold, or other interest in the whole of any lot or tract of land, which is acquired by proceeds obtained as a result of Medicaid fraud under s. 409.920 or s. 409.9201; any personal property, including, but not limited to, equipment, money, securities, books, records, research, negotiable instruments, or currency; or any vessel, aircraft, item, object, tool, substance, device, weapon, machine, or vehicle of any kind in the possession of or belonging to any person which is acquired by proceeds obtained as a result of Medicaid fraud under s. 409.920 or s. 409.9201.

12. Any personal property, including, but not limited to, any vehicle, item, object, tool, device, weapon, machine, money, security, book, or record, that is used or attempted to be used as an instrumentality in the commission of, or in aiding and abetting in the commission of, a person’s third or subsequent violation of s. 509.144, whether or not comprising an element of the offense.

(b) “Bona fide lienholder” means the holder of a lien perfected pursuant to applicable law.

(d) “Complaint” is a petition for forfeiture filed in the civil division of the circuit court by the seizing agency requesting the court to issue a judgment of forfeiture.

(e) “Person entitled to notice” means any owner, entity, bona fide lienholder, or person in possession of the property subject to forfeiture when seized, who is known to the seizing agency after a diligent search and inquiry.

(f) “Adversarial preliminary hearing” means a hearing in which the seizing agency is required to establish probable cause that the property subject to forfeiture was used in violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act.

(g) “Forfeiture proceeding” means a hearing or trial in which the court or jury determines whether the subject property shall be forfeited.

(h) “Claimant” means any party who has proprietary interest in property subject to forfeiture and has standing to challenge such forfeiture, including owners, registered owners, bona fide lienholders, and titleholders.

History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 74-385; s. 1, ch. 80-68; s. 1, ch. 89-148; s. 1, ch. 92-54; s. 1, ch. 95-265; s. 31, ch. 96-247; s. 2, ch. 99-234; s. 69, ch. 99-248; s. 2, ch. 2004-39; s. 15, ch. 2004-344; s. 166, ch. 2008-4; s. 14, ch. 2011-119; s. 1, ch. 2016-179; s. 2, ch. 2018-49; s. 12, ch. 2021-269.

¹Note.—Section 15, ch. 2011-119, provides that “[t]he amendments made to ss. 509.144 and 932.701, Florida Statutes, and the creation of s. 901.1503, Florida Statutes, by this act do not affect or impede the provisions of s. 790.251, Florida Statutes, or any other protection or right guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution.”

Note.—Former s. 943.41.

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Tramel v. Stewart

697 So. 2d 821, 1997 WL 430004

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 19, 1997 | Docket: 1776751

Cited 28 times | Published

until October 1, 1989. § 932.701, Fla.Stat. (1987). Of relevance here, section 932.701(2)(f), Florida Statutes

Velez v. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY POLICE DEPT.

934 So. 2d 1162, 31 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 641, 2006 Fla. LEXIS 1341, 2006 WL 1699468

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 22, 2006 | Docket: 1461228

Cited 23 times | Published

he was a "person entitled to notice" under section 932.701(2)(e) and therefore had standing to contest

City of Hollywood v. Mulligan

934 So. 2d 1238, 31 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 461, 2006 Fla. LEXIS 1476, 2006 WL 1837930

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 6, 2006 | Docket: 1461223

Cited 20 times | Published

The Fourth District further found that under section 932.701(2)(a)(5) of the FCFA, the Legislature had expressly

Gomez v. Village of Pinecrest

41 So. 3d 180, 35 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 432, 2010 Fla. LEXIS 1116, 2010 WL 2680276

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 8, 2010 | Docket: 1230786

Cited 18 times | Published

abetting in the commission of, any felony.... § 932.701(2)(a)6., Fla. Stat. (2008). This Court recently

DeGregorio v. Balkwill

853 So. 2d 371, 2003 WL 21981972

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Aug 21, 2003 | Docket: 1189311

Cited 17 times | Published

or the offense occurred." (Emphasis added.) Section 932.701(2)(c) defines "promptly proceed" as "to file

Smith v. Hindery

454 So. 2d 663

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 25, 1984 | Docket: 444471

Cited 14 times | Published

the Florida Forfeiture Statute, Florida Statute § 932.701, 932.702, 932.703, and 932.704, and as defined

Daniels v. Cochran

654 So. 2d 609, 1995 WL 253919

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 3, 1995 | Docket: 1303549

Cited 10 times | Published

violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act." § 932.701(2)(a)5., Fla. Stat. (1993). Recognizing that forfeitures

City of Fort Lauderdale v. Baruch

718 So. 2d 843, 1998 WL 484044

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 19, 1998 | Docket: 466345

Cited 9 times | Published

seizing agency after a diligent search and inquiry. § 932.701(2)(e), Fla. Stat. (1995). This statutory definition

In Re Forfeiture of $171,900

711 So. 2d 1269, 1998 WL 251213

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 20, 1998 | Docket: 2450568

Cited 8 times | Published

be traced to a specific narcotics transaction. § 932.701(2)(a)1, Fla. Stat. (1995) (emphasis added). Another

Kern v. State

706 So. 2d 1366, 1998 WL 31499

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 30, 1998 | Docket: 1682567

Cited 8 times | Published

See §§ 932.701932.707, Fla. Stat. (1995). Section 932.701(2)(a) of the Contraband Forfeiture Act defines

Jayre Inc. v. WACHOVIA BANK & TR. CO.

420 So. 2d 937

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 26, 1982 | Docket: 1306642

Cited 8 times | Published

abetting in the commission of, any felony," see § 932.701(2)(e), Fla. Stat. (1981), is a conviction of a

Alvarez v. City of Hialeah

900 So. 2d 761, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 6509, 2005 WL 1027087

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 4, 2005 | Docket: 1514223

Cited 7 times | Published

Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, is de novo. See § 932.701, Fla. Stat. (2004); City of Coral Springs v. Forfeiture

Indialantic Police Dept. v. Zimmerman

677 So. 2d 1307, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 7855, 1996 WL 417613

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 26, 1996 | Docket: 1689978

Cited 7 times | Published

making a probable cause finding required by section 932.701(2)(f). REVERSED AND REMANDED. PETERSON, C.J

Marks v. State

416 So. 2d 872

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 14, 1982 | Docket: 1225338

Cited 7 times | Published

to forfeiture as contraband under the act. Section 932.701(2)(e)[2] defines a contraband article as: Any

Town of Oakland v. Mercer

851 So. 2d 266, 2003 Fla. App. LEXIS 11727, 2003 WL 21766236

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 1, 2003 | Docket: 1312964

Cited 6 times | Published

agree with the ruling below for two reasons. Section 932.701(2)(h) defines "claimant," persons who have

Williams v. Miller

433 So. 2d 33

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 16, 1983 | Docket: 797099

Cited 6 times | Published

which is a "contraband article" as defined in section 932.701(2)(a), Florida Statutes (1981). Law enforcement

City of Miami v. Wellman

875 So. 2d 635, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 894, 2004 WL 231192

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 4, 2004 | Docket: 1683951

Cited 5 times | Published

forfeiture applies to acts that constitute felonies. § 932.701(2)(a)5, Fla. Stat. (2002). If there is any doubt

DEPT. OF ENVIR. PROTECTION v. Zabielinski

785 So. 2d 517, 2000 WL 1251309

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 6, 2000 | Docket: 450194

Cited 5 times | Published

the claimant's $60,000 vessel pursuant to section 932.701, Florida Statutes (1995), "The Florida Contraband

Cochran v. Jones

707 So. 2d 791, 1998 WL 39349

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 4, 1998 | Docket: 1259938

Cited 5 times | Published

Under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, section 932.701(2)(h), Florida Statutes (1993), a "claimant"

City of Miami v. Barclay

563 So. 2d 203, 1990 Fla. App. LEXIS 4597, 1990 WL 88094

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 26, 1990 | Docket: 1281532

Cited 5 times | Published

aiding or abetting the commission of, any felony." § 932.701(2)(e), Fla. Stat. (1989). Section 932.703(1),

Medious v. DEPT. OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AMD MOTOR VEHICLES

534 So. 2d 729, 1988 WL 107905

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 20, 1988 | Docket: 1296075

Cited 5 times | Published

or abetting in the commission of, any felony. § 932.701(2)(a), (e), Fla. Stat. (1985). Any contraband

Martinez v. Heinrich

521 So. 2d 167, 1988 WL 7062

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 5, 1988 | Docket: 1703671

Cited 5 times | Published

and the state attorney in accordance with section 932.701, Florida Statutes (1985), the Florida Contraband

Morton v. Gardner

513 So. 2d 725, 1988 A.M.C. 2587

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 29, 1987 | Docket: 1689338

Cited 5 times | Published

sufficient evidence to support this finding. [2] Section 932.701 defines "contraband article" as, among other

City of St. Petersburg Beach v. Jewell

489 So. 2d 78, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 980, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 7464

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 23, 1986 | Docket: 545423

Cited 5 times | Published

vehicle which is contraband as defined in section 932.701(2)(e), or which has been used in violation

CITY, INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH v. Damron

465 So. 2d 1382, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 821

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 28, 1985 | Docket: 1694743

Cited 5 times | Published

felony, so as to make it "contraband" under section 932.701(2)(e), Florida Statutes (1983), and thus subject

Lámar v. Universal Supply Co., Inc.

452 So. 2d 627

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 7, 1984 | Docket: 474536

Cited 5 times | Published

July 22, 1983, pursuant to the aforesaid Act (section 932.701-704, Florida Statutes). It was claimed that

City of Clearwater v. ONE 1980 PORSCHE 911 SC, VEHICLE ID 91A0140918

426 So. 2d 1260, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 18615

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 11, 1983 | Docket: 1283460

Cited 5 times | Published

article, which includes marijuana. In addition, section 932.701(2)(e) defines contraband to include a vehicle

Gonzalez v. City of Homestead

825 So. 2d 1050, 2002 Fla. App. LEXIS 13430, 2002 WL 31059555

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 18, 2002 | Docket: 1691260

Cited 4 times | Published

in the property which has been seized. See id. § 932.701(2)(h); Vasquez v. State, 777 So.2d 1200, 1202

STATE, DEPT. OF HIGHWAY SAFETY v. Jones

780 So. 2d 949, 2001 WL 194915

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 28, 2001 | Docket: 1298521

Cited 4 times | Published

traced to a specific narcotics transaction. § 932.701(2)(a)1., Fla. Stat. (2000)(emphasis added). The

White v. State

680 So. 2d 550, 1996 WL 419328

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 29, 1996 | Docket: 1201899

Cited 4 times | Published

exchange, or giving away of any contraband article." § 932.701(2)(a)5; 932.702(3), Fla. Stat. (1993). The Forfeiture

White v. State

680 So. 2d 550, 1996 WL 419328

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 29, 1996 | Docket: 1201899

Cited 4 times | Published

exchange, or giving away of any contraband article." § 932.701(2)(a)5; 932.702(3), Fla. Stat. (1993). The Forfeiture

Pheil v. Griffin

469 So. 2d 942, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 1343

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 30, 1985 | Docket: 1272278

Cited 4 times | Published

third degree felony,[1] is "contraband" under section 932.701(2)(e), Florida Statutes (1983), so as to permit

Weisz v. Miami Shores Village

461 So. 2d 138, 9 Fla. L. Weekly 2454, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 15875

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 20, 1984 | Docket: 1514664

Cited 4 times | Published

felony. Section 932.701(2) defines contraband. The only definition relevant here is in Section 932.701(2)(e)

State v. Green

456 So. 2d 1309

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 9, 1984 | Docket: 1732020

Cited 4 times | Published

forfeiture. Compare § 943.41, Fla. Stat. (1975), with § 932.701, Fla. Stat. (1983). [5] In Latin, "the place

Connolly, Jr. v. State

172 So. 3d 893, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 11352

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 29, 2015 | Docket: 2679137

Cited 3 times | Published

enacting certain forfeiture legislation. See e.g., § 932.701(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (2015)33; § 831.033, Fla. Stat

STATE DEPT. OF HIGHWAY SAFETY v. Holguin

909 So. 2d 956, 2005 WL 2087880

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 31, 2005 | Docket: 1663365

Cited 3 times | Published

be traced to a specific narcotics transaction. § 932.701, Fla. Stat. (2004). Generally, Chapter 893 of

Hernandez v. KISSIMMEE POLICE DEPT.

901 So. 2d 420, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 7565, 2005 WL 1185820

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 20, 2005 | Docket: 1666229

Cited 3 times | Published

complaint for forfeiture of the seized property. See § 932.701, Fla. Stat. (2001)[1]. The *421 case proceeded

In Re Forfeiture of 1997 Jeep Cherokee

898 So. 2d 223, 2005 WL 597518

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 16, 2005 | Docket: 1448082

Cited 3 times | Published

commission of this felony, as authorized by section 932.701(2)(a)(5), Florida Statutes (2002), of the Florida

Chuck v. City of Homestead Police Dept.

888 So. 2d 736

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 15, 2004 | Docket: 1697106

Cited 3 times | Published

entitled to notice," as the term is defined in section 932.701(a)(9)e(), Florida Statutes. Chuck submitted

In Re Forfeiture of 1994 Honda Prelude

730 So. 2d 334

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 5, 1999 | Docket: 1755402

Cited 3 times | Published

jurisdiction where the seizure or offense occurred. Section 932.701(2)(c), Florida Statutes (1997) defines "promptly

Fraser v. DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY

727 So. 2d 1021, 1999 WL 71707

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 17, 1999 | Docket: 1730155

Cited 3 times | Published

was a "contraband article," as defined by section 932.701(2)(a), Florida Statutes (1993). The court also

State v. Sobieck

701 So. 2d 96, 1997 WL 593912

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 26, 1997 | Docket: 1736801

Cited 3 times | Published

violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. § 932.701(2)5, Fla. Stat. (Supp.1996). Pursuant to the counterclaim

DEPT. OF HWY. SAFETY & M. VEH. v. Charles

606 So. 2d 750

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 23, 1992 | Docket: 131129

Cited 3 times | Published

Department against the currency pursuant to section 932.701-704, Florida Statutes (1991), the Florida Forfeiture

STATE, DEPT. OF AGR. & CONS. SERV. v. Mid-Florida Growers, Inc.

541 So. 2d 1243, 1989 WL 20111

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 8, 1989 | Docket: 470548

Cited 3 times | Published

under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, section 932-701-.704, Florida Statutes (1983). The owner attempted

Crenshaw v. State

521 So. 2d 138, 1988 WL 2636

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 10, 1988 | Docket: 1703601

Cited 3 times | Published

Chapter 932, *140 Florida Statutes (1985). Section 932.701(2)(a) defines "contraband article" as including

Dewey v. DEPT. OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MTR. VEH.

529 So. 2d 300, 1987 WL 1034

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 21, 1987 | Docket: 1523844

Cited 3 times | Published

money was illicitly used within the meaning of section 932.701(2)(e), Florida Statutes (1985). Appellant,

In Re Forfeiture of One 1983 Lincoln

497 So. 2d 1254, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 1994

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 17, 1986 | Docket: 1263941

Cited 3 times | Published

property is a "contraband article" as defined in Section 932.701, Florida Statutes (1981), in that it has been

Brevard County Sheriff's Office v. Baggett

4 So. 3d 67, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 3481, 2009 WL 413500

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 20, 2009 | Docket: 1666828

Cited 2 times | Published

will be forfeited. Velez, 934 So.2d at 1164. Section 932.701(2)(a)11.(f) defines an "adversarial preliminary

Velez v. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY POLICE DEPT.

881 So. 2d 1190, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 13649, 2004 WL 2049820

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 15, 2004 | Docket: 1465694

Cited 2 times | Published

was a person entitled to notice as defined by § 932.701(9)(e), Fla. Stat. and therefore had standing to

In Re Forfeiture of 1988 Lincoln Town Car

826 So. 2d 342, 2002 WL 799706

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 1, 2002 | Docket: 1198206

Cited 2 times | Published

occurred." "Promptly proceed" is defined in section 932.701(2)(c) as the filing of the complaint "within

Beary v. Gay

732 So. 2d 478, 1999 WL 317447

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 21, 1999 | Docket: 1513439

Cited 2 times | Published

the furtherance of a criminal enterprise. See § 932.701(2)(a)5, Fla. Stat. (1993); see also In re Forfeiture

Lamboy v. Metro-Dade Police Dept.

575 So. 2d 1317, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 1339, 1991 WL 18273

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 19, 1991 | Docket: 1731162

Cited 2 times | Published

as the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. Section 932.701 provides for the forfeiture of: Any personal

Smith v. Caggiano

496 So. 2d 853, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 2063

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 24, 1986 | Docket: 2570697

Cited 2 times | Published

abetting in the commission of, any felony." See section 932.701(2)(e), Florida Statutes (1985); City of St

Cabrera v. Dept. of Natural Resources

478 So. 2d 454, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 2521, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 16711

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 12, 1985 | Docket: 1484949

Cited 2 times | Published

Fla. Stat. (1983), as defined in section 932.701(2). Section 932.701(2)(e) defines as a contraband article:

One 1976 Dodge Van v. State

447 So. 2d 984

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 19, 1984 | Docket: 1311824

Cited 2 times | Published

declared a contraband article as defined in section 932.701(2), Florida Statutes (1981), and forfeited

In Re Forfeiture of 1 1978 Ford F250 Custom Pick Up Truck

438 So. 2d 1023

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 13, 1983 | Docket: 1446331

Cited 2 times | Published

Florida Statutes, [1981]), is "contraband" under section 932.701(2)(e), Florida Statutes (1981), so as to cause

MICHAEL HUDSON v. CITY OF SUNRISE

237 So. 3d 1031

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 14, 2018 | Docket: 6304706

Cited 1 times | Published

used in violation of the Forfeiture Act. § 932.701(2)(f), Fla. Stat. The Forfeiture Act provides

Orlando Sanchez v. City of West Palm Beach

149 So. 3d 92, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 13668, 2014 WL 4328192

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 3, 2014 | Docket: 1150786

Cited 1 times | Published

934 So.2d 1162, 1164 (Fla.2006) (quoting § 932.701(2)(g), Fla. Stat. (2002)). While now codified

Patel v. State

141 So. 3d 1239, 2014 WL 2892353, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 9713

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 27, 2014 | Docket: 60241774

Cited 1 times | Published

184 (quoting Velez, 934 So.2d at 1164 (citing § 932.701(2)(f), Fla. Stat. (2002))). The second stage is

Waheed v. State

134 So. 3d 531, 2014 WL 885681, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 3443

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 7, 2014 | Docket: 60239264

Cited 1 times | Published

obtained as a result of a violation of the [FCFA].” § 932.701(2)(a)5., Fla. Stat. Based on the plain language

Waheed v. State

134 So. 3d 531, 2014 WL 885681, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 3443

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 7, 2014 | Docket: 60239264

Cited 1 times | Published

obtained as a result of a violation of the [FCFA].” § 932.701(2)(a)5., Fla. Stat. Based on the plain language

Gonzalez v. City of Tampa

106 So. 3d 47, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 1545, 2013 WL 376082

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 1, 2013 | Docket: 60228209

Cited 1 times | Published

of the Act. Velez, 934 So.2d at 1164 (citing § 932.701(2)®). Upon the timely request of a person entitled

Campbell v. Racetrack Bingo, Inc.

75 So. 3d 321, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 16267, 2011 WL 4905744

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 17, 2011 | Docket: 60303685

Cited 1 times | Published

Forfeiture Act.” § 932.702(5), Fla. Stat.; see also § 932.701(2)(a)5., Fla. Stat. (defining contraband as property

Miami-Dade Police Department v. Forfeiture of $15,875.51

54 So. 3d 595, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 1898, 2011 WL 638219

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 16, 2011 | Docket: 60298341

Cited 1 times | Published

be traced to a specific narcotics transaction. § 932.701(2)(a)l, Fla. Stat. (2009) (emphasis added). “Generally

Floyd v. State ex rel. City of Haines City

47 So. 3d 344, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 16288

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 27, 2010 | Docket: 60296399

Cited 1 times | Published

the complaint within 45 days after seizure.” § 932.701(2)(c). Furthermore, in *346DeGregorio v. Balkwill

Carbajal v. Forfeiture of U.S. Currency $75,781.00: Miami-Dade Police Department

36 So. 3d 747, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 5271, 2010 WL 1571189

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 21, 2010 | Docket: 2409356

Cited 1 times | Published

575 So.2d 1317, 1319 (Fla. 3d DCA 1991). Section 932.701(2)(a)(5), Florida Statutes (2009) defines a

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY v. Rife

950 So. 2d 1288, 2007 WL 858626

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 23, 2007 | Docket: 1501298

Cited 1 times | Published

forfeiture provision for DUI offenses set forth in section 932.701(2)(a)9. controls over the general forfeiture

In Re Forfeiture of Seven Thou. and 00/100

942 So. 2d 1039, 2006 WL 3524108

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 8, 2006 | Docket: 1737059

Cited 1 times | Published

the drug laws in chapter 893, Florida Statutes. § 932.701(2)(a)(1). The State has the burden of establishing

STATE, DEPT. OF HIGHWAY SAFETY v. Tarman

917 So. 2d 899, 2005 WL 2656116

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 19, 2005 | Docket: 1509518

Cited 1 times | Published

conviction for driving under the influence." Section 932.701(2)(a)(9), Florida Statutes (2004), the Florida

Mulligan v. City of Hollywood

871 So. 2d 249, 2003 WL 22240267

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 12, 2004 | Docket: 1709431

Cited 1 times | Published

comprising an element of the felony...." [e.s.] § 932.701(2)(a)5, Fla. Stat. (2002). Forfeiture under FCFA

Cloud v. State

810 So. 2d 573, 2002 WL 360332

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 8, 2002 | Docket: 1654730

Cited 1 times | Published

Statutes (2000), is subject to forfeiture. See § 932.701(2)(a)(1). However, chapter 932 requires the seizing

City of Coral Springs v. Forfeiture of a 1997 Ford Ranger Pickup Truck VIN 1FTCR10A4VTA62475 FL Tag 3U16BDE

803 So. 2d 847, 2002 Fla. App. LEXIS 7, 2002 WL 4565

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 2, 2002 | Docket: 64811404

Cited 1 times | Published

forfeiture was used in violation of the Act. See § 932.701(2)©, Fla. Stat. (2000). The adversarial preliminary

BW v. State

784 So. 2d 1219, 2001 WL 387933

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 18, 2001 | Docket: 1492322

Cited 1 times | Published

to only those items which are described in section 932.701(2)(a), Florida Statutes (1999), as being contraband

Bay Cty. Sheriff's Office v. Tfcu

738 So. 2d 456, 24 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. D 1782

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 27, 1999 | Docket: 1502791

Cited 1 times | Published

lien perfected pursuant *458 to applicable law." § 932.701(2)(b), Fla. Stat. (Supp.1996). The forfeiture

Bay Cty. Sheriff's Office v. Tfcu

738 So. 2d 456, 24 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. D 1782

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 27, 1999 | Docket: 1502791

Cited 1 times | Published

lien perfected pursuant *458 to applicable law." § 932.701(2)(b), Fla. Stat. (Supp.1996). The forfeiture

One 1976 American Jeep v. State Ex Rel. City of Largo

427 So. 2d 364

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 2, 1983 | Docket: 1151293

Cited 1 times | Published

contraband article of the type defined in section 932.701(2)(a)-(d): In any incident in which possession

Jessie Warren v. Gregory Tony, as Sheriff of Broward County

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 9, 2025 | Docket: 69864091

Published

was entitled to statutory notice pursuant to section 932.701(2)(e), Florida Statutes (2023), and entitled

Jane Jeischa Aldana Perez, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Jhourdan Hernandez v. Gregory Tony as Sherriff of Broward County

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 3, 2024 | Docket: 68307144

Published

in a suspected insurance fraud scheme under section 932.701(2)(a)5., Florida Statutes (2022); and second

MARTIN J. ZARCADOOLAS v. GREGORY TONY, as Sheriff of Broward County

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 4, 2023 | Docket: 66698546

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property was “contraband” under section 932.701(2)(a)2. or section 932.701(2)(a)5. See § 932.702(2), Fla

THE STATE OF FLORIDA v. IN RE: FORFEITURE OF $133,888.00 IN U.S. CURRENCY

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 6, 2021 | Docket: 60627021

Published

Under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, section 932.701, Florida Statutes, probable cause is established

MARIA SERRET TEJADA v. FORFEITURE OF 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE VIN NO: 1GYS4BKJ5FR157228

267 So. 3d 1032

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 3, 2019 | Docket: 14865454

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alleging the Escalade was not contraband under section 932.701, Florida Statutes (2016). The trial court denied

Brevard County Sheriff's Office v. Brown

208 So. 3d 1281, 2017 WL 456933, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 1257

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 3, 2017 | Docket: 4583365

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article. § 932.702(3), (4), Fla. Stat. (2015). Section 932.701(2)(a) defines a contraband article as:

David Gee, Sheriff of Hillsborough County v. Grantland

203 So. 3d 992

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 9, 2016 | Docket: 4486976

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controlled substance as defined in chapter 893.” § 932.701(2)(a)(l). Heroin is a controlled substance under

Underwood v. State Ex Rel. County of Pinellas Ex Rel. Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

210 So. 3d 78

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 10, 2016 | Docket: 4118412

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vehicle “was used in violation of the [Act].” § 932.701(2)(f). At the adversarial evidentiary hearing

Ric L. Bradshaw, in his official capacity as the Sheriff of Palm Beach County v. Robert McCormick, Jr.

182 So. 3d 845, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 242, 2016 WL 65301

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 6, 2016 | Docket: 3026024

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704,” the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. § 932.701(1), Fla. Stat. (2014). One of the Forfeiture Act’s

Edwin Matos v. State of Florida

190 So. 3d 115, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 9248, 2015 WL 3759657

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 17, 2015 | Docket: 2679264

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definition of “contraband article,” see § 932.701(2)(a)5., *117 Fla. Stat. (2014),

Miami-Dade County v. Forfeiture of $26,474.00 in U.S. Currency

172 So. 3d 455, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 7049

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 13, 2015 | Docket: 2656524

Published

to be employed in criminal activity”). Section 932.701(2)(a)l. specifically directs courts to consider

Moreland v. The City of Fort Myers

164 So. 3d 111, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 6854, 2015 WL 2137714

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 8, 2015 | Docket: 2655612

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traced to a specific narcotics transaction. § 932.701(2)(a)(l). The circuit court found probable

Marolf & Marolf v. Miami-Dade County

172 So. 3d 450, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 1800, 2015 WL 543365

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 11, 2015 | Docket: 2633391

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of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. § 932.701(2)(a)(5), Fla. Stat. (2014) (emphasis added).

Alascia v. State, Department of Legal Affairs

135 So. 3d 402, 2014 WL 470721, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 1611

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 7, 2014 | Docket: 60239615

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obtained as a result of a violation of the [FCFA].'” § 932.701(2)(a)6., Fla. Stat. (emphasis added).5 It is a

City of St. Petersburg v. Henderson

125 So. 3d 1023, 2013 WL 3449709, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 10941

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 10, 2013 | Docket: 60235632

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complaint within forty-five days of the seizure. See § 932.701(2)(c), Fla. Stat. (2011). The City amended the

Sheriff of Seminole County v. Oliver

59 So. 3d 232, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 3983, 2011 WL 1079337

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 25, 2011 | Docket: 60299639

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violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. § 932.701(2)(a)5., Fla. Stat. (2009) (emphasis added). Appellant

In Re 1992 Pontiac Firebird

47 So. 3d 344

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 27, 2010 | Docket: 1928363

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the complaint within 45 days after seizure." § 932.701(2)(c). Furthermore, in *346 DeGregorio v. Balkwill

Hudson v. State

39 So. 3d 1274, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 10808, 2010 WL 2867096

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 23, 2010 | Docket: 1231419

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the seizure or the offense occurred." Under section 932.701(2)(c), Florida Statutes (2007), the term "Promptly

Shuler v. State

984 So. 2d 1274, 2008 WL 2550743

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 27, 2008 | Docket: 1289387

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between the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, § 932.701-.707, Fla. Stat. (2004) (the Act), and the statutory

Eslinger v. Martinez

969 So. 2d 1191, 2007 Fla. App. LEXIS 19311, 2007 WL 4269028

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 7, 2007 | Docket: 64853359

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3U16BDE, 803 So.2d 847, 849 (Fla. 4th DCA2002). Section 932.701(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2006), defines contraband

Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles v. Churchill

932 So. 2d 623, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 11333, 2006 WL 1878985

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 7, 2006 | Docket: 64845622

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was used during the commission of a felony. See § 932.701(2)(f); Beary v. Bruce, 804 So.2d 579 (Fla. 5th

B.C. v. State

924 So. 2d 934, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 4403, 2006 WL 782871

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 29, 2006 | Docket: 64843272

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explained that cigarettes are contraband under section 932.701(2)(a)3, Florida Statutes (1999), because they

Allen v. City of St. Petersburg

898 So. 2d 223, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 3524

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 16, 2005 | Docket: 64837338

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commission of this felony, as authorized by" section 932.701(2)(a)(5), Florida Statutes (2002), of the Florida

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Apr 30, 2004 | Docket: 3257154

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705.105 and 705.103, Fla. Stat. 20 Id. 21 Section 932.701(2)(a), Fla. Stat., defines "[c]ontraband article"

Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles v. Megan-Neave

845 So. 2d 934, 2003 Fla. App. LEXIS 5825, 2003 WL 1936133

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 25, 2003 | Docket: 64822923

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been suspended for a prior DUI conviction. See § 932.701(2)(a)9., Fla. Stat. (2001). Neave filed a motion

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Sep 30, 2002 | Docket: 3258326

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RAB/tjw 1 See, s. 932.701(1), Fla. Stat. 2 Section 932.701(2)(a)2., Fla. Stat. Cf., s. 849.35(5), Fla

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Sep 25, 2001 | Docket: 3259031

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city to represent a municipal purpose). 5 Section 932.701(1), Fla. Stat., provides the title for the

Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles v. Karr

798 So. 2d 8, 2001 Fla. App. LEXIS 13125, 2001 WL 1093038

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 19, 2001 | Docket: 64809671

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322.34(9), Florida Statutes. Relying upon section 932.701(2)(a)(9) for the proposition that an automobile

B.W. v. State

784 So. 2d 1219, 2001 Fla. App. LEXIS 5124

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 18, 2001 | Docket: 64805328

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agree. However, by the definition contained in section 932.701(2)(a)3, Florida Statutes (1999), the cigarettes

State v. Valdes

788 So. 2d 300, 2001 WL 356831

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 11, 2001 | Docket: 1286643

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commission of a felony is a contraband article. § 932.701(2)(a)5., Fla.Stat. In the present case, subsection

Williams v. Henderson

779 So. 2d 450, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 13279, 2000 WL 1514711

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 13, 2000 | Docket: 64804165

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pickup truck forfeited as contraband under section 932.701, Florida Statutes (1997). We reverse the forfeiture

Albury v. City of North Port

753 So. 2d 735, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 3369, 2000 WL 294082

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 22, 2000 | Docket: 64795961

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currency was illicitly used within the meaning of section 932.701(2)(e), Florida Statutes (1997). We conclude

Webb v. Department of Highway Safety

730 So. 2d 334, 1999 Fla. App. LEXIS 2457

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 5, 1999 | Docket: 64787500

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jurisdiction where the seizure or offense occurred. Section 932.701(2)(c), Florida Statutes (1997) defines “promptly

Salazar v. In re Forfeiture of $182,289.00 in U.S. Currency

728 So. 2d 276, 1999 Fla. App. LEXIS 860, 1999 WL 44884

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 3, 1999 | Docket: 64786770

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and was insufficient to establish standing. See § 932.701(2)(e), Fla. Stat. (1997); Jaramillo v. City of

Jaramillo v. City of Coral Gables

719 So. 2d 376, 1998 Fla. App. LEXIS 13419, 1998 WL 765000

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 21, 1998 | Docket: 64783595

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PER CURIAM. Affirmed. § 932.701(2)(h), Fla. Stat. (1997); City of Fort Lauderdale v. Baruch, 718 So

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Rains, 477 So.2d 1029 (Fla. 2d DCA 1985). 18 Section 932.701(2)(a)2., Fla. Stat. 19 See, In re Forfeiture

Wojnar v. City of Tarpon Springs ex rel. Tarpon Springs Police Department

684 So. 2d 197, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 10460, 1996 WL 582566

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 11, 1996 | Docket: 64769523

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the manufacture and distribution].... . Section 932.701(2)(a)5. permits forfeiture of: Any personal

Paredes v. Cochran

666 So. 2d 991, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 302, 1996 WL 15478

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 17, 1996 | Docket: 64761715

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because he has no interest in the property under section 932.701(2)(h), Florida Statutes (1993), since appellant

Kubernac v. Reid

656 So. 2d 930, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 11899, 1994 WL 679318

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 7, 1994 | Docket: 64757324

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commission of the felony within the meaning of section 932.701(2)(a)5., Florida Statutes (Supp.1992). See

Brooks v. Gillum

619 So. 2d 337, 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 5353, 1993 WL 154303

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 14, 1993 | Docket: 64696588

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instrumentality in the commission of ... any felony.” § 932.-701(2)(e), Fla.Stat. (1991). The remaining question

In re Forfeiture of 1989 Isuzu Pickup Truck, VIN 1AACL11L7K202483, Alabama Tag 12CF578

612 So. 2d 695, 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 1216, 1993 WL 12407

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 26, 1993 | Docket: 64693760

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under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. See § 932.701(2)(e), Fla.Stat. (1989). However, an. exception

Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles v. Charles

606 So. 2d 750, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 11070, 1992 WL 301358

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 23, 1992 | Docket: 64670859

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Department against the currency pursuant to section 932.701-704, Florida Statutes (1991), the Florida Forfeiture

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Aug 26, 1992 | Docket: 3255986

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amended by s. 3, Ch. 92-54, Laws of Florida. 5 Section 932.701(2)6.(c), F.S., as amended by s. 1, Ch. 92-54

Jenkins v. City of Pensacola

602 So. 2d 988, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 8366, 1992 WL 176982

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 29, 1992 | Docket: 64669082

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sale was subject to forfeiture pursuant to section 932.701, et seq., Florida Statutes (1989), and ordered

Perry v. Boynton

595 So. 2d 267, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 2297, 1992 WL 45042

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 13, 1992 | Docket: 64665866

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there was no nexus shown as to this amount. . § 932.701-932.704, Fla.Stat. (1989).

Wildwood Police Department v. Wyatt

588 So. 2d 59, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 10850, 1991 WL 219445

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 31, 1991 | Docket: 64662562

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been or is being used in violation” of law, section 932.701(2)(a) relied on herein, permits the forfeiture

City of Ormond Beach v. Kosmalski

588 So. 2d 35, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 10529, 1991 WL 213262

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 24, 1991 | Docket: 64662549

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a vehicle during the 90 day window period section 932.701(1) provides for the initiation of civil forfeiture

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Jun 3, 1991 | Docket: 3255684

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university property and authority to bear arms. 6 Section 932.701(2), F.S., defines "contraband article" to mean:

Florida Department of Law Enforcement v. Lazzara

580 So. 2d 855, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 4765, 1991 WL 85549

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 24, 1991 | Docket: 64659281

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violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act.” § 932.701(2)(e), Fla.Stat. (1989). Thus, the FDLE has the

Navolio v. Dickey

579 So. 2d 328, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 4119, 1991 WL 72095

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 9, 1991 | Docket: 64658636

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under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, section 932.701-932.-704, Florida Statutes (1989), is an in

State v. DeAngelis

578 So. 2d 404, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 3584, 1991 WL 55425

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 17, 1991 | Docket: 64658256

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been seized as an instrumentality of the crime. § 932.701(2)(e), Fla.Stat. (1987). The set of keys to the

In re the Forfeiture of One 31' Seahawk "Cigarette" Vessel

572 So. 2d 1038, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 404, 1991 WL 4316

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 23, 1991 | Docket: 64655817

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three (3) above, was used in violation of Section 932.701 through 932.-704 of the Florida Statutes (1985)

Dioneff v. Department of Highway Safety

571 So. 2d 1377, 1990 Fla. App. LEXIS 9459, 1990 WL 205312

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 17, 1990 | Docket: 64655391

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currency. “Contraband article” is defined in Section 932.701(2)(a): (2) As used in ss. 932.701-932.704,

Dioneff v. Department of Highway Safety

571 So. 2d 1377, 1990 Fla. App. LEXIS 9459, 1990 WL 205312

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 17, 1990 | Docket: 64655391

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currency. “Contraband article” is defined in Section 932.701(2)(a): (2) As used in ss. 932.701-932.704,

Navarro v. Kohan

566 So. 2d 895, 1990 Fla. App. LEXIS 6814, 1990 WL 129666

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 12, 1990 | Docket: 64652942

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defense. See Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, Section 932.701, et seq., Florida Statutes. See also In re

A Parcel of Real Property & the Contents Thereof Located at 7335 N.W. 52nd Court v. Michigan ex rel. O'Hair

564 So. 2d 219, 1990 Fla. App. LEXIS 4950, 1990 WL 95441

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 11, 1990 | Docket: 64651644

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a parcel of Florida property, relying upon section 932.701(2)(f), Florida Statutes (1989), and recorded

Brown v. State

559 So. 2d 717, 1990 Fla. App. LEXIS 2537, 1990 WL 43142

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 16, 1990 | Docket: 64649642

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under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act (Section 932.701, Florida Statutes (1983)). A rule to show cause

City of Edgewood v. Williams

556 So. 2d 1390, 15 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 46, 1990 Fla. LEXIS 202, 1990 WL 8227

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 1, 1990 | Docket: 95001

Published

car was subject to forfeiture pursuant to section 932.701(2)(e) of the Florida Statutes (1985). In July

Williams v. City of Edgewood

541 So. 2d 122, 14 Fla. L. Weekly 699, 1989 Fla. App. LEXIS 1381, 1989 WL 22544

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 16, 1989 | Docket: 64641484

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abetting in the commission of, any felony”. Section 932.-701(2)(e) Florida Statutes (1987). As Judge Zehmer

Bradenton City Police Department of Bradenton v. Thirteen Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars ($13,895.00) In U.S. Currency

535 So. 2d 326, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 2661, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 5404, 1988 WL 130480

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 9, 1988 | Docket: 64639178

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shall relate back to the date of seizure. Section 932.701(2)(a), Florida Statutes (1983), defines a “contraband

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Jul 13, 1988 | Docket: 3256042

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1921). 20 Section 705.105(1)(a)4., F.S. 21 Section 932.701(2), F.S., defines a "contraband article" as:

State ex rel. City of Lake Alfred v. Strine

523 So. 2d 1276, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 1047, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 1727, 1988 WL 39146

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 29, 1988 | Docket: 64634322

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the currency was contraband as defined by section 932.701, et seq. and ordered that it be forfeited;

Russell v. Wanicka

524 So. 2d 1077, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 988, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 1667, 1988 WL 36062

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 22, 1988 | Docket: 64634720

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or abetting in the commission of, any felony.” § 932.701(2)(e), Fla.Stat. (1985). The term “felony” is

Bond v. Eagan

522 So. 2d 408, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 427, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 534, 1988 WL 8384

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 11, 1988 | Docket: 64633649

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893 which prohibits the trafficking of cocaine. § 932.701(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (1985). Bond filed a response

Grubb v. City of Sebring

518 So. 2d 463, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 217, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 114, 1988 WL 1474

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 15, 1988 | Docket: 64632010

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“instrumentality” of the offense as required by section 932.701(2)(e). We agree. See In re Forfeiture of One

Lamar v. Keesee

512 So. 2d 1066, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 2201, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 10187

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 10, 1987 | Docket: 64629607

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or abetting in the commission of, any felony.” § 932.-701(2)(e). There was evidence presented at the trial

Aaronian v. City of Pompano Beach

511 So. 2d 620, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 9260, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1649

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 8, 1987 | Docket: 64628962

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theft of the burgundy Porsche, pursuant to section 932.701(2)(e), Florida Statutes (1985). While forfeiture

Heinrich v. Madden

496 So. 2d 995, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 2339, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 10515

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 5, 1986 | Docket: 64622665

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or abetting in the commission of, any felony.” § 932.-701(2)(e), Fla.Stat. (1985). Here, the appel-lee’s

Kam Seafood Co. v. State

496 So. 2d 219, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 2230, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 10216

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 21, 1986 | Docket: 64622365

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under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, Section 932.701 et seq., Florida Statutes, (1981), the trial

In re the Forfeiture of One 1978 Chevrolet Corvette V.I.N. 1Z87L85401439

491 So. 2d 1221, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 2082

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 25, 1986 | Docket: 64620813

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to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, section 932.701-704, Florida Statutes (1981). The sheriff thereafter

Grigioni v. Maitland Police Department

490 So. 2d 232, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 1426, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 8511

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 26, 1986 | Docket: 64620205

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Act, §§ 932.-701-932.704, Fla.Stat. (1985). . § 932.701(2)(e), Fla.Stat. (1985). . In re Forfeiture

City of Orlando, Police Department v. Jorrin

489 So. 2d 172, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 8078, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 1207

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 29, 1986 | Docket: 64619711

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the definition of a “contraband article” in section' 932.701(2)(e) as “any personal property, including

In re the Forfeiture of 1979 Mercedes, 4-Door, VIN 11603312085778, Tag WHJ 371, & $1,262.00 In United States Currency

484 So. 2d 642, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 638, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 6756

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 12, 1986 | Docket: 64617885

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paragraph three (3) above was used in violation of Section 932.701 through 932.-704 of the Florida Statutes (1981)

City of Pompano Beach v. Bardua

455 So. 2d 498, 9 Fla. L. Weekly 1766, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 14674

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 15, 1984 | Docket: 64606678

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laws dealing with contraband, pursuant to Section 932.701 through 932.704 of Florida Statutes (1981)

State v. Baglioni

453 So. 2d 144, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 14261

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 13, 1984 | Docket: 64606028

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447 So.2d 984 (Fla. 1st DCA 1984). Further, Section 932.701(2) defines “contraband article” and includes

In re Forfeiture of 1974 Ford Pickup Truck, VIN: F10GCT89110, Florida Tag DA-3485

462 So. 2d 1127, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 13662

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 13, 1984 | Docket: 64609598

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to facilitate the commission of a felony. Section 932.701(2)(e). The court below and this appellate court

In re Forfeiture of a Cessna 421 Aircraft, Reg. No. N42A

450 So. 2d 1138, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 12798

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 18, 1984 | Docket: 64605241

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substances defined in Chapter 893, Florida Statutes. § 932.701(2)(a), Fla.Stat. (1981). It is unlawful to use

In re Forfeiture of a 1977 Datsun 280Z Automobile, Vin HLS30408139

448 So. 2d 78, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 12626

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 11, 1984 | Docket: 64604070

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possession of any contraband article defined in § 932.-701-(2)(a)-(d) constitutes a felony, the vessel,

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Oct 25, 1983 | Docket: 3256880

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See, AGO's 83-30, 83-2, 81-100, and 81-99. Section 932.701, F.S., includes money or currency within the

Lamar v. Bergeron

438 So. 2d 1023, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 22520

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 13, 1983 | Docket: 64600048

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Florida Statutes, [1981]), is “contraband” under section 932.701(2)(e), Florida Statutes (1981), so as to cause

In re Forfeiture of a 1980 Buick Regal Automobile, Vin 4m47sah215853

434 So. 2d 1010, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 21670

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 20, 1983 | Docket: 64598349

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41(2)(e), Florida Statutes (1980), renumbered as section 932.701(2)(e), Florida Statutes (1981); Booker v. State

Crawford v. Sheriff of Orange County

441 So. 2d 646, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 25463

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 14, 1983 | Docket: 64601129

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involves the forfeiture of a pickup truck under section 932.701 — 932.-704, Florida Statutes (1981). The sole

Wanicka v. One (1) 1979 Ford Bronco, Florida Tag WVB-347, VIN U15HLEE2252

432 So. 2d 581, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 19254

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 29, 1983 | Docket: 64597378

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the house so as to justify forfeiture under section 932.701(2)(e). See City of Clearwater v. One 1980 Porsche

City of Clearwater v. Malick

429 So. 2d 718, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 18802

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 11, 1983 | Docket: 64596342

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conceal or possess cocaine. It argues that section 932.701(2)(e), Florida Statutes (1981), specifically

Naples Police Department v. Small

426 So. 2d 72, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 18561

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 4, 1983 | Docket: 64594955

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possession of any contraband article defined in § 932.-701(2)(a)-(d) constitutes a felony, the vessel, motor

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Jan 18, 1983 | Docket: 3255835

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AGENCY SEIZING A MOTOR VEHICLE PURSUANT TO SECTION 932.701, et seq., F.S., NEGOTIATE THE RELEASE OF THE

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Dec 29, 1981 | Docket: 3258564

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used or is used in violation of s. 932.702. Section 932.701, F.S., provides the title to the act and the