United States v. $37,780 in United States Currency, Victorino Hernandez

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• holding that DEA agents at airport lacked probable cause to seize money from claimant’s attaché case at time of seizure
• holding that DEA agents at airport lacked probable cause to seize money from claimant's attache case at time of seizure
• holding that the rejection of an alternative as imprudent was amply supported by the record, even though it was not expressly stated
• noting that evidence of claimant’s extensive involvement in drug activities was a relevant factor in determining probable cause
• stating that 19 U.S.C. § 1615 governs forfeiture under the customs laws
• fourth amendment requires government to have probable cause at the time it seizes money

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