Hoover-Hankerson v. United States

MEMORANDUM OPINION

RICHARD W. ROBERTS, District Judge.

A jury convicted pro se petitioner Celicia Hoover-Hankerson of conspiracy, theft from programs receiving federal funds, and first degree fraud. Her conviction was affirmed on direct appeal. She now moves under 28 U.S.C. § 2255 to vacate her sentence, arguing that her attorneys were ineffective in numerous respects, and that there was no jurisdiction to impose the sentence imposed in this case. The government opposes Hoover-Hankerson’s motion, arguing that she is unable to show prejudice, that her allegations are false and conclusory, and…