Obtained the return of $860 seized by the state from the defendant, who had been falsely charged with drug dealing. The state had initially argued that, notwithstanding the false arrest, the money had been lawfully forfeited.
State v. Rivera
Attorney(s)
Thomas Mirza
Date filed
March 28, 2000
Status
Closed
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