United States v. Perry G. Blocker

Perry G. Blocker appeals his convictions and sentences for the offenses of mail fraud and bank fraud. Blocker argues, among other things, that a search conducted by a Mississippi insurance examiner, whom he contends was acting as an agent of the United States Government, violated the Fourth Amendment. We disagree with this contention, and affirm in part and reverse in part on other grounds.

BACKGROUND AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Defendant-appellant Perry G. Blocker, a Certified Public Accountant, was managing partner of the DeMiller, Denny, and Word accounting firm. Dan White, a codefendant, owned…