PLEUS, J.
In this forfeiture action, Seminole County Sheriff Donald Eslinger appeals an order finding that Arnaldo Martinez was entitled to the return of $29,844.35 out of $56,144.35 seized. Eslinger argues that circumstantial evidence established probable cause to believe that the entire $56,144.35 was contraband. Based upon the low standard required at the adversarial preliminary hearing, we agree and reverse.
Eslinger filed a complaint seeking forfeiture...
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