United States v. One 1984 Lincoln Continental

976 F.2d 738 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. ONE 1984 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL, CA LICENSE NO. 2AHG081, VIN 1MRBP98F3EY617464, its Tools and Appurtenances, Defendant, Laura Miller, Claimant-Appellant. No. 91-56290. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted Sept. 15, 1992. * Decided Sept. 22, 1992. Before GOODWIN, D.W. NELSON, and REINHARDT, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM ** 2 Laura Miller appeals the district court's judgment of forfeiture of her automobile pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 881 . Miller contends the district court erred by applying the wrong legal standard to her defense of innocent ownership. We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291 and affirm. 3 * Standard of Review 4 This court reviews questions of law de novo. United States v. McConney, 728 F.2d 1195, 1201 (9th Cir.) (en banc), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 824 (1984). This court reviews questions of fact under the "clearly…