Legal Opinion

Spavento v. United States

District Court, S.D. New York

Decided July 7, 1995No. 94 Civ. 3447 (JES), 88 Cr. 0217 (JES)PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

SPRIZZO, District Judge.

Pro se petitioner Alfredo Spavento brings the instant action for the return of $8,850.00 forfeited to the United States. 1 For the following reasons, Spavento’s petition is denied.

BACKGROUND

On April 25, 1989, Spavento was convicted of conspiring to distribute illegal narcotics in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846 and distribution of heroin in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). On September 25, 1989, the United States brought a civil action pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 881, seeking forfeiture of approximately $9,086.00 in United States currency seized…

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