ELR Citation: ELR 20101
No(s). 86-0334-CIV (S.D. Fla. May 17, 1988)

The court holds that the United States has established probable cause that a wildlife importer violated the Lacey Act and the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and the innocent owner defense is not available in forfeiture actions under the Lacey Act. The United States sought to forfeit a shipment of can...