Forfeiture — excessive fine

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//April 16, 2013//

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//April 16, 2013//

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Civil

Forfeiture — excessive fine

Michael R. Peloza appeals from an order of the circuit court directing that his car be forfeited to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group. Peloza contends that the forfeiture violates the Eighth Amendment. We agree and reverse the order. Upon remand, the circuit court shall vacate the forfeiture order, direct return of the car to Peloza, and dismiss the State’s forfeiture complaint. This opinion will not be published.

2012AP1650 State v. Peloza, et al.

Dist I, Milwaukee County, Amato, J., Per Curiam

Attorneys: For Appellant: Donovan, Christopher, Milwaukee; For Respondent: Williams, Roy L., Milwaukee

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