United States v. Couch

MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER

Gregory F. Van Tatenhove, United States District Judge

When Officers searched the home of Delbert Couch they found marijuana, evidence of marijuana production, a scale, and three coffee' cans which contained $80,120 in cash. Couch’s wallet contained another $954. The Government argues that the cash is subject to criminal forfeiture. Couch ¡objects on two grounds. First, he argues that the seized money was not tied to the criminal enterprise and should not be forfeited. Second, he argues that the forfeiture the Government seeks is excessive and violates the Eighth…