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Danyell Johnson appeals a trial court’s decision allowing a forfeiture of his car and $354 because marijuana was found in the car along with the money. The facts are not disputed. On October 8, 2002, a DeKalb County Police Officer and his police dog responded to a call of possible narcotic activity at 2396 Lynn Iris Drive. Johnson’s 1995 BMW was parked on a public street at the location. The dog alerted to the presence of drugs, and the police observed marijuana in the car in plain view. Pursuant to a search warrant, officers recovered eight pounds of marijuana and $354 from the car.

On December 18, 2002, the State submitted a notice of seizure for publication in a local newspaper beginning on December 19, 2002. On January 15, 2003, the State filed a complaint for forfeiture in response to Johnson’s claim. In the complaint, the State admitted that on December 19, 2002, it received from Johnson a notice of claim for return of his BMW and the $354. Johnson answered on February 6. On March 18, 2003, the trial court held a bench trial and upheld the seizure.

 
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