United States v. $12,248 U.S. Currency, and Jack Johnson, Claimant-Appellee

The majority’s opinion focuses on what it calls the government’s “poor investigation” and “unreasonable delay.” Because I believe the government adequately demonstrated a reasonable justification for its actions, I "respectfully dissent.

The Equal Access to Justice Act seeks to punjsh unreasonable government behavior without impairing the government’s.ability to effectively and efficiently enforce the nation’s, laws. United States v. B & M Used Cars, 860 F.2d 121, 124 (4th Cir.1988). The government must pass the four part test established by the Supreme Court: 1) length of delay; 2) reason for…