United States v. Mark Jackson

Mark Jackson was convicted of bank robbery in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 2113(a) and (d) (count one), and using a firearm during the robbery in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) (Count Two). The trial court sentenced Jackson to consecutive prison terms of 52 months for count one and five years for count two. He appeals his conviction and sentence, and we affirm. The only issue raised by Jackson which warrants discussion is his challenge to the district court’s application of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines to his case. 1

Jackson contends that the district court erred in upwardly departing from…