In the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, a lawsuit has been filed by Ric L. Bradshaw, in his official capacity as Sheriff of Palm Beach County, against Elvis Chavers. The case (ID: 502024CA002079XXXAMB Div: AD) was filed on March 5, 2024, and involves a complaint for forfeiture of $9,926.00 U.S. currency under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act.
Represented by attorneys Lyman H. Reynolds Jr., and James R. Jimenez from Roberts, Reynolds, Bedard & Tuzzio PLLC, Bradshaw alleges that the currency was discovered and seized during a search of Chavers' person and vehicle on January 18, 2024. The money is believed to have been used or intended to be used in violation of Chapter 893, Florida Statutes.
Bradshaw seeks to perfect his right to this property under the Florida Contraband Act. An Ex-Parte Order Granting Application for Probable Cause pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act was issued by Judge Karen M. Miller on January 31, 2024.