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Nature of Suit Code: 690
Nature of Suit: Other Forfeiture and Penalty Suits
Cause of Action: Civil Miscellaneous Case

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McGREGOR W. SCOTT

United States Attorney

RICHARD J. BENDER

COURTNEY J. LINN

Assistant U.S. Attorneys

501 I Street, Suite 10-100

Sacramento, CA 95814

Telephone: (916) 554-2700

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ) 2:08-MC-00024-LEW-EFB

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Plaintiff, ) CONSENT JUDGMENT

) OF FORFEITURE

v. )

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APPROXIMATELY $6,775 IN U.S. )

CURRENCY, )

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APPROXIMATELY $6,714 IN U.S. )

CURRENCY, )

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2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, VIN: ) 

1GCHK23D66F160641, LICENSE NUMBER )

8A50396, and )

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MISCELLANEOUS FIREARMS AND )

AMMUNITION LISTED IN EXHIBIT A, )

)

Defendants. )

___________________________________)

Pursuant to the Stipulation for Consent Judgment of

Forfeiture, the Court finds:

1. On or about August 23, 2007, Ricardo Madrigal (hereafter

“Madrigal”) was charged in a Superseding Indictment with violations

of 18 U.S.C. § 922(a)(1)(A) - Dealing Firearms Without a License,

18 U.S.C. § 922(a)(5) - Transferring Firearm to Out-Of-State

Person, 18 U.S.C. § 924(n) - Interstate Travel to Acquire Firearms

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to Deal Without a License, 18 U.S.C. § 922(a)(3) - Transporting

Firearms Interstate in Furtherance of Unlicensed Firearms Dealing

and 26 U.S.C. § 5861(d) - Possession of an Unregistered Machinegun. 

The Superseding Indictment also contained a Forfeiture Allegation,

which included a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado VIN: 1GCHK23D66F160641,

License Number 8A50396, and the Miscellaneous Firearms and

Ammunition listed in Exhibit A attached hereto. 

2. The government represents that it could show at a

forfeiture trial that Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and

Explosive (“ATF”) undercover agents made a series of controlled

buys of semi-automatic pistols from Madrigal between December 2006

and March 2007 at Madrigal’s Stockton residence. During the buys,

Madrigal bragged about his ability to get any kind of weapons the

agents could want, including automatic weapons and grenades. 

Madrigal admitted buying numerous firearms at Nevada Gun Shows. 

State records show that he also had purchased numerous guns in

California. 

3. The government could further show that undercover ATF

agents set up an undercover operation at a Reno Gun Show held the

weekend of April 13-15, 2007. During the course of the weekend,

they followed Madrigal around as he purchased 9 handguns, including

one machine pistol-like looking gun that qualifies as an assault

weapon under California law. On his way home, he stopped off in

Truckee and purchased a fully automatic MP5 for $3,500 from an

undercover ATF agent. Following the buy, Madrigal was arrested. 

The MP5, the nine firearms purchased at the gun show, as well as

four other handguns, several high capacity magazines for the MP5

(listed in Exhibit A), and approximately $6,714 in U.S. Currency

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were seized from his 2006 Chevrolet Silverado truck. ATF also

seized the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado truck that Madrigal used to

carry the weapons and the currency. 

4. The government contends that it could further show that on

or about April 15, 2007, a search warrant was executed at

Madrigal’s residence in Stockton, California. ATF agents seized

approximately 42 additional firearms, approximately $6,775 in U.S.

Currency and thousands of rounds of ammunition. In post-arrest

statements, Madrigal admitted that he purchased guns at the Nevada

Gun Shows for the purpose of selling them at a profit. Madrigal

admitted selling 30-40 guns in the past. 

5. Without admitting the factual assertions contained in

paragraphs 2-4, Ricardo Madrigal admits for purposes of this matter

only that a factual basis exists to support forfeiture for the

items listed in Exhibit A hereto and the approximately $6,775 in

U.S. Currency. Ricardo Madrigal hereby acknowledges that he is the

sole owner of the approximately $6,775 in U.S. Currency found in

his residence, the approximately $6,714 in U.S. Currency found in

his pickup truck, the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado truck, and the

defendant Miscellaneous Firearms and Ammunition listed in Exhibit A

and that no other person or entity has any legitimate claim of

interest therein. Should any person or entity institute any kind

of claim or action against the government with regard to its

forfeiture of the defendant approximately $6,775 in U.S. Currency

and the Miscellaneous Firearms and Ammunition listed in Exhibit A,

Madrigal shall hold harmless and indemnify the United States, as

set forth below.

6. This Court has jurisdiction in this matter pursuant to 28

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U.S.C. §§ 1345 and 1355, as this is the judicial district in which

acts or omissions giving rise to the forfeiture occurred.

7. This Court has venue pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1395, as this

is the judicial district in which property was seized.

8. The parties herein desire to settle this matter pursuant

to the terms of a duly executed Stipulation for Consent Judgment of

Forfeiture.

Based upon the above findings, and the files and records of

the Court, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED:

9. The Court adopts the Stipulation for Consent Judgment of

Forfeiture entered into by and between the parties.

10. All right, title, and interest in the Miscellaneous

Firearms and Ammunition listed in Exhibit A attached hereto and the

approximately $6,775.00 in U.S. Currency shall be forfeited to the

United States pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 924(d)(1) and 18 U.S.C. §

981(a)(1)(C), to be disposed of according to law.

11. Upon entry of a Consent Judgment of Forfeiture herein,

but no later than 30 days thereafter, ATF shall return the

approximately $6,714 in U.S. Currency seized on or about April 15,

2007, plus any accrued interest, to Ricardo Madrigal. Payment

shall be sent to attorney Linda Harter at 801 I Street, 3 Floor, rd

Sacramento, California 95814. 

12. Upon entry of a Consent Judgment of Forfeiture herein,

but no later than 45 days thereafter, ATF shall return the 2006

Chevrolet Silverado VIN: 1GCHK23D66F160641, License Number 8A50396

to Ricardo Madrigal. Ricardo Madrigal shall bring the loan current

with GMAC for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado truck prior to its

return by ATF. Madrigal must provide documentation to the

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government from GMAC that the loan is current 10 days prior to the

release of the truck. ATF shall waive storage fees they have

incurred for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado truck.

13. Plaintiff United States of America and its servants,

agents, and employees and all other public entities, their

servants, agents and employees, are released from any and all

liability arising out of or in any way connected with the seizure

and/or forfeiture of the defendant currency, the 2006 Chevrolet

Silverado truck, the firearms and ammunition. This is a full and

final release applying to all unknown and unanticipated injuries,

and/or damages arising out of said seizure and/or forfeiture, as

well as to those now known or disclosed. The parties have agreed

to waive the provisions of California Civil Code § 1542, which

provides: "A general release does not extend to claims which the

creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time

of executing the release, which if known by him must have

materially affected his settlement with the debtor."

14. Pursuant to the Stipulation for Consent Judgment of

Forfeiture filed herein, the Court finds that there was reasonable

cause for the seizure of the defendant currency, the 2006 Chevrolet

Silverado truck, the firearms and ammunition and a Certificate of

Reasonable Cause pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2465 shall be entered

accordingly.

15. No portion of the stipulated settlement, including

statements or admissions made herein, shall be admissible in any

criminal action pursuant to Rules 408 and 410(4) of the Federal

Rules of Evidence.

16. After entry of this Consent Judgment of Forfeiture, the

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government will move to dismiss the Forfeiture Allegation of the

pending Superseding Indictment in U.S. v. Ricardo Madrigal, 2:07-

CR-00175-MCE.

17. All parties will bear their own costs and attorneys’

fees.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

DATED: 2/19/2008

/s/ Ronald S. W. Lew 

United States District Judge

CERTIFICATE OR REASONABLE CAUSE

Pursuant to the Stipulation for Consent Judgment of Forfeiture

filed herein, the Court enters this Certificate of Reasonable Cause

pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2465, that there was reasonable cause for

the seizure of the above-described defendant currency, the 2006

Chevrolet Silverado truck, the firearms and ammunition.

 DATED: 2/19/2008

/s/ Ronald S. W. Lew 

United States District Judge

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EXHIBIT A 

1. Tikka - (Oy Tikkakoski AB) Rifle, Model: T3, S/N 460779; 

2. Sig-Sauer Pistol, Model: P228, S/N #B246162;

3. Sig-Sauer Pistol, Model: P229, S/N #AG25610;

4. Sig-Sauer Pistol, Model: P229, S/N #AB21956;

5. Assorted Ammunition - Qty: 145, Assorted Manufacturers, 

Cal: 308. 

6. Ruger Pistol, Model: P94, S/N #340-89149;

7. Heckler and Koch Pistol, Model: USP, S/N #24-077176;

8. Glock Inc. Pistol, Model: 17, S/N #HGU366;

9. Glock Inc. Pistol, Model: 17L, S/N #NA370US;

10. Smith & Wesson Pistol, Model: 410, S/N #VZE7531;

11. Beretta USA Corp. Pistol, Model: 3032 Tomcat, S/N

#DAA371074;

12. Beretta USA Corp. Pistol, Model: 96, S/N #BER147463;

13. Taurus Revolver, Model: 44, S/N #WK164515; and

14. Olympic Arms Inc. (SGW Enterprises & Safari Arms) Pistol,

Model: OA 93, S/N #OAP0511.

 

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