Legal Opinion
United States v. Lot 111-B, Tax Map Key 4-4-03-71(4)
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided May 10, 1990No. 89-15409PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Per curiam
Richard Stage appeals the district court’s denial of his claim for return of property forfeited pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 881. The district court held that Stage was a “nominal owner” lacking standing to challenge the forfeiture. Alternatively, the court held that Stage did not qualify as an “innocent owner.” We affirm.
DISCUSSION
The district court found that the government had satisfied its burden of showing probable cause that the property was used or intended for use in a manner to facilitate the commission of a federal narcotics offense. Stage does not dispute that the property was used for…
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