Case Name: UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee v. Mark A. NECAISE, Defendant-Appellant
Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Jurisdiction: United States
Decision Date: 2009-08-05
Citations: 329 F. App'x 574
Docket Number: No. 08-60856
Parties: UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee v. Mark A. NECAISE, Defendant-Appellant.
Judges: Before DAVIS, GARZA, and PRADO, Circuit Judges.
Reporter: West's Federal Appendix
Volume: 329
Pages: 574–575

Head Matter:
UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee v. Mark A. NECAISE, Defendant-Appellant.
No. 08-60856
Summary Calendar.
United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.
Aug. 5, 2009.
Samuel Dennis Joiner, Federal, Public Defender, Federal Public Defender’s Office, Southern District of Mississippi, Jackson, MS, for Defendant-Appellant.
Before DAVIS, GARZA, and PRADO, Circuit Judges.

Opinion:
PER CURIAM:
Mark A. Necaise appeals the 121-month sentence imposed following his guilty plea conviction for distribution of methamphetamine and conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841, 846. He challenges the district court's denial of a two-level reduction in his offense level for acceptance of responsibility under U.S.S.G. § 3E1.1.
Because, as Necaise concedes, he did not object to this issue in the district court, review of this question is for plain error. United States v. Medina-Anicacio, 325 F.3d 638, 647 (5th Cir.2003). To show plain error, the appellant must show a forfeited error that is clear or obvious and that affects his substantial rights. Puckett v. United States, — U.S.-, 129 S.Ct. 1423, 1429, 173 L.Ed.2d 266 (2009). If the appellant makes such a showing, this court has the discretion to correct the error but only if it seriously affects the fairness, integrity, or public reputation of judicial proceedings. Id.
In the instant case, Necaise attempted to escape from the Madison County Detention Center, which resulted in an enhancement for obstruction of justice. Conduct resulting in an enhancement for obstruction of justice "ordinarily indicates that the defendant has not accepted responsibility for his criminal conduct." § 3E1.1, comment. (n.4); United States v. Juarez-Duarte, 513 F.3d 204, 211 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, — U.S.-, 128 S.Ct. 2452, 171 L.Ed.2d 248 (2008). Necaise argues that his severe emotional problems, as evidenced by his psychiatric treatment and suicide attempt, constitute an "extraordinary case" that warrants a reduction for acceptance of responsibility notwithstanding the enhancement for obstruction of justice. However, we discern no reversible plain error in light of the applicable law and facts of this case.
The judgment of the district court is AFFIRMED.
Pursuant to 5th Cir. R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5th Cir. R. 47.5.4.