LostParcel
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
A friend of mine had a S&W handgun seized during an illegal
vehicle stop and search. The charges have been dismissed
after a Penal Code Section 1538.5 motion for suppression of
evidence and return of property was filed.
My friend has owned the gun for 25 years. The district attorney's
office claims that the gun was stolen in 2000. A police report from Bakersfield,
400 miles away, states that a S&W handgun with the same serial
number as my friend's gun was reported stolen. That case was never
pursued.
There are at least five S&W .38 cal. revolvers with the same serial
number as my friend's gun.
What is the standard for proof of ownership or entitlement to seized
property?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
A friend of mine had a S&W handgun seized during an illegal
vehicle stop and search. The charges have been dismissed
after a Penal Code Section 1538.5 motion for suppression of
evidence and return of property was filed.
My friend has owned the gun for 25 years. The district attorney's
office claims that the gun was stolen in 2000. A police report from Bakersfield,
400 miles away, states that a S&W handgun with the same serial
number as my friend's gun was reported stolen. That case was never
pursued.
There are at least five S&W .38 cal. revolvers with the same serial
number as my friend's gun.
What is the standard for proof of ownership or entitlement to seized
property?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?