The client and her boyfriend were stopped in Anoka County for suspicious driving and traffic violations. The boyfriend was arrested for DWI. A handgun and drugs were found in the client’s purse inside the vehicle. The police seized the vehicle and nearly $4,000 in cash for forfeiture. Adam filed a civil complaint in Anoka County District Court challenging the forfeiture. Adam was able to convince the Anoka County Attorney’s Office that the search and seizure of the drugs and gun were unlawful. Before trial, the County Attorney’s Office agreed to return the vehicle and the cash to the client by a stipulated settlement. The vehicle and the cash were then returned to the client by court order.