State Ex Rel. Eikenberry v. Frodert

Frodert was convicted of leading organized

crime and other related drug charges. Then the State obtained a $250,000 civil judgment against Frodert based on his violation of the Criminal Profiteering Act. Frodert appeals the civil judgment, arguing that it violates the double jeopardy clause and the excessive fines clause of the Eighth Amendment. He also contends that the Criminal Profiteering Act is unconstitutional because it violates due process. Finally, he asserts that he was denied his constitutional right to legal counsel. We hold that the civil judgment in this case did not violate the…