United States v. Esther Mae Cooke

Esther Mae Cooke appeals from her conviction for obstructing correspondence in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1702. 1 The appel lant contends that she was authorized to accept delivery of the mail in question and, therefore, cannot be found in violation of § 1702. We disagree and affirm her conviction.

The government’s evidence established that the appellant’s sister, Wanda Mincha-ca, regularly received a social security disability check addressed to their mother’s home at 2517 Urban Avenue, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The appellant also received mail at the Urban Avenue address; however, neither…