Opinion
2:22-cr-118-SPC-NPM
10-23-2023
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. STEVEN DEWAYNE BARNES, JR.
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SHERI POLSTER CHAPPELL, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Before the Court is the United States' Motion for Preliminary Order of Forfeiture. (Doc. 81). Now that Defendant has been adjudicated guilty, the Government seeks a final order forfeiting his interest in a Smith and Wesson firearm with an obliterated serial number, which was subject to an August 10, 2023 preliminary order of forfeiture, (Doc. 78). Although the Government gave proper notice, no third parties have petitioned for the firearm, and the time to do so has expired. The Court thus will forfeit all right, title, and interest in the firearm to the Government.
Accordingly, it is
ORDERED:
The United States' Motion for Final Order of Forfeiture (Doc. 81) is GRANTED.
1. Defendant's interest in the Smith and Wesson firearm with an obliterated serial number is CONDEMNED and FORFEITED to the United States for disposition according to law and subject to 21 U.S.C. § 853(n)(7) and Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 32.2(c)(2).
2. Jurisdiction is retained to the extent necessary to complete the forfeiture and disposition of the asset.
DONE AND ORDERED.