United States v. Clark

Lonnie D. Clark (“Clark”) appeals the extended supervised release which followed his prison sentence after a conviction for mail fraud. 1 The United States (“the government”) raises several jurisdictional arguments in opposition to Clark’s appeal. We agree with one of the government’s arguments and dismiss the appeal as moot.

The government claims that Clark’s appeal should be dismissed as untimely. The district court dismissed Clark’s case because he had filed his notice of appeal one day late and had failed to demonstrate “excusable neglect” for so doing. 2 We review this decision for abuse…