In this case we are called upon to determine whether the government is precluded from bringing criminal charges against an individual whose property had been subject to a prior civil administrative forfeiture proceeding. For the reasons which follow, we conclude that double jeopardy does not apply.
FACTS AND PRIOR PROCEEDINGS
On May 19, 1994, United States Border Patrol agents discovered...
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