Filed: Sep. 26, 2017
Latest Update: Sep. 26, 2017
Summary: ORDER DANA L. CHRISTENSEN , Chief District Judge . THIS MATTER comes before the Court on the United States' Motion for Preliminary Order of Forfeiture. The Court having read said motion and being fully advised in the premises finds: THAT the United States and the Defendant, STEPHEN ROY GOODMAN, entered into a plea agreement that provides a factual basis and cause to issue a forfeiture order under 21 U.S.C. 853(a)(1) and (2); 21 U.S.C. 881(a)(11); and 18 U.S.C. 924(d); THAT prior to
Summary: ORDER DANA L. CHRISTENSEN , Chief District Judge . THIS MATTER comes before the Court on the United States' Motion for Preliminary Order of Forfeiture. The Court having read said motion and being fully advised in the premises finds: THAT the United States and the Defendant, STEPHEN ROY GOODMAN, entered into a plea agreement that provides a factual basis and cause to issue a forfeiture order under 21 U.S.C. 853(a)(1) and (2); 21 U.S.C. 881(a)(11); and 18 U.S.C. 924(d); THAT prior to t..
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ORDER
DANA L. CHRISTENSEN, Chief District Judge.
THIS MATTER comes before the Court on the United States' Motion for Preliminary Order of Forfeiture. The Court having read said motion and being fully advised in the premises finds:
THAT the United States and the Defendant, STEPHEN ROY GOODMAN, entered into a plea agreement that provides a factual basis and cause to issue a forfeiture order under 21 U.S.C. § 853(a)(1) and (2); 21 U.S.C. § 881(a)(11); and 18 U.S.C. § 924(d);
THAT prior to the disposition of the assets, the United States Marshal's Service, or its designated sub-custodian, is required to seize the forfeited property; and
THAT 21 U.S.C. § 853(n)(1) requires that third parties who may have an interest in the property receive notice, via publication, or to the extent practical, direct written notice of the forfeiture and the United States' intent to dispose of the property.
THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, DECREED AND ADJUDGED:
THAT the Defendant, STEPHEN ROY GOODMAN'S, interest in the following property is forfeited to the United States in accordance with 21 U.S.C. § 853(a)(1) and (2); 21 U.S.C. § 881(a)(11); and 18 U.S.C. § 924(d):
• a Taurus, model Judge, .45-caliber revolver, bearing serial number DT 255223, and five rounds of .45-caliber ammunition;
• a Palmetto, model PA-15, multi-caliber rifle, bearing serial number LW 016543;
• a Savage, model Stevens 124, 12-gauge shotgun (no serial number); and
• 750 rounds of ammunition of various brands calibers;
THAT the United States Department Marshal's Service, or its designated sub-custodian, is directed to seize the property subject to forfeiture and further to make a return as provided by law;
THAT the United States will provide written notice to all third parties asserting a legal interest in any of the above-described property and will post on an official government internet site (www.forfeiture.gov) for at least 30 consecutive days as required by Rule G(4)(a)(iv)(C) of the Supplemental Rules for Admiralty or Maritime Claims and Asset Forfeiture Actions, notice of the Court's Preliminary Order and the United States' intent to dispose of the property in such manner as the Attorney General of the United States may direct, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 853(n)(1), and to make its return to this Court that such action has been completed; and
THAT upon adjudication of all third-party interests, if any, the Court will enter a final order of forfeiture pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 853(n)(7) and Fed. R. Crim. P. 32.2(c)(2), in which all interests will be addressed.
