United States Eighth Circuit

Defendant's sentence for mailing threatening communications is affirmed where: 1) the record indicated that defendant actually knew early on that consecutive sentences could result in an even more onerous total sentence than the one eventually imposed; 2) defendant had notice prior to sentencing of the possibility of consecutive sentencing and did not object; and 3) the court's decision was the result of serious, reasoned consideration of factors for and against a lengthy sentence based on defendant's individual circumstances.

Appellate Information

• Decided 08/20/2010
• Published 08/20/2010

Judges

• Michael J. Melloy

Court

• United States Eighth Circuit

Counsel