Legal Opinion
United States v. 5.935 Acres of Land, Tax Map Key (3)2-8-017-43
District Court, D. Hawaii
Decided December 3, 1990No. Civ. 85-1282PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ORDER AND MEMORANDUM OF LAW REGARDING JURY INSTRUCTION ON THE INNOCENT OWNER DEFENSE UNDER 21 U.S.C. § 881(a)(7)
SPENCER WILLIAMS, District Judge.
BACKGROUND
The United States brought this forfeiture action under 21 U.S.C. § 881(a)(7) against the above named parcel of land jointly owned by Modesto Socias and his wife Esperanza (“Claimant”). The forfeiture action stems from Mr. Socias’ two convictions for growing and distributing marijuana on this parcel of land. Because summary judgment was entered against Mr. Socias as claimant, only Mrs. Socias remains as a claimant in this action.
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