Legal Opinion
United States v. Wood
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided November 23, 2009No. 08-3998PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BENTON, Circuit Judge.
Jason Paul Wood pled guilty to one count of mailing threatening communications in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 876(c). Wood appeals his sentence of 53 months’ imprisonment. Having jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 and 18 U.S.C. § 3742, this court affirms.
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While incarcerated, Wood sent threatening letters to a federal judge. A competency examination found him sane and responsible for his acts.
During a plea hearing, the district court 1 discussed with Wood his mental health. The court also reviewed a 28-page report submitted by defense counsel, detailing Wood’s psychiatric…
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