United States v. Taylor

Lee Taylor appeals his thirty-month sentence, imposed following a jury conviction for fraud in obtaining disaster relief assistance. Taylor also appeals the district court’s exercise of jurisdiction over count six, and its entry of an order of restitution and an order of forfeiture.

I

Taylor owned two properties on Howze Street in Moss Point, Mississippi. 3734 Howze Street was Taylor’s primary residence until it was subject to foreclosure proceedings in June or July 2005. Taylor also owned 3718 Howze Street, which he stated he occupied after the foreclosure of 3734 Howze Street. 3718 Howze…