United States v. Scott Schirmann Creech

BENAVIDES, Circuit Judge:

Defendant-Appellant Scott Schirmann Creech appeals his criminal conviction and sentence for four counts of mail fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1341, use of a fire to commit a felony in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 844(h), and conspiracy in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 371. Because Creech fails to demonstrate reversible error either as to his conviction or sentence, we affirm the judgement of the district court.

BACKGROUND

In July of 1998, Creech began operating a night club called Rick’s Place located in Denton, Texas. He leased the premises from Peggy Harvey, the owner of…