United States v. Hajduk

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER ON MOTION TO SUPPRESS AND MOTION FOR FRANKS HEARING

BABCOCK, Chief Judge.

Defendants Albert David Hajduk (“Haj-duk”) and Luxury Wheels O.E.Plating, Inc. (“LW”) move to suppress evidence and information gathered by plaintiff United States of America (“Government”) in a criminal case against Defendants for violating federal environmental laws; or in the alternative, for a Franks hearing. The motion is fully briefed and orally argued. Defendants’ motion is DENIED, for the reasons set forth below.

I. Background

A. Regulatory Framework

LW is a privately owned company based…