Excessive Fines Cases

Explore 5 court opinions on Excessive Fines. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.

5 recent cases analyzed in this topic area.

Courts Deciding Excessive Fines Cases

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Recent Excessive Fines Opinions (5)

State v. Bailey

Ohio Court Upholds Vehicle Forfeiture in Drug Case

ohioctapp · 2026-03-30 · Defendant Win · Impact: 45/100

This case involves a dispute over whether the state of Ohio could seize a vehicle used in a drug-related crime. The owner of the vehicle, Mr. Bailey, argued that the forfeiture of his car was an exces...

State v. Garee

Ohio Court Upholds Vehicle Forfeiture in Drug Case

ohioctapp · 2026-03-30 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100

This case involves a dispute over whether the state of Ohio could seize a vehicle used in a drug-related crime. The owner of the vehicle, Mr. Garee, argued that the forfeiture of his car was an excess...

State v. Williams

Court Rules on Vehicle Forfeiture in Drug Case

or · 2025-12-30 · Remanded · Impact: 75/100

This case involves a dispute over whether the state could seize a vehicle used in a drug-related crime. The defendant, Mr. Williams, argued that the forfeiture of his car was an excessive fine, violat...

State v. Danielson

State can seize vehicle used in drug crime; forfeiture not excessive fine.

wash · 2025-12-11 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100

This case involves a dispute over whether the state could seize a vehicle used in a drug-related crime. The owner, Danielson, argued that the forfeiture of his vehicle was an excessive fine under the ...

State v. Bester

Connecticut Supreme Court Rules Vehicle Forfeiture Unconstitutional in DUI Case

conn · 2025-12-09 · Defendant Win · Impact: 75/100

This case involves a dispute over whether the state could seize a vehicle belonging to Mr. Bester. Mr. Bester was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) and his vehicle was impounded. The stat...

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