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U.S. v. FANTZ, 5:14-CR-32-BR. (2014)

Court: District Court, E.D. North Carolina Number: infdco20141211b53 Visitors: 5
Filed: Dec. 10, 2014
Latest Update: Dec. 10, 2014
Summary: ORDER W. EARL BRITT, Senior District Judge. On 1 December 2014, this case came before the court on defendant's sentencing hearing. During the hearing, the court raised the issue of obtaining a mental evaluation of defendant prior to imposing the sentence. After hearing from counsel regarding the issue, the court determined that it desires more information about defendant's mental condition than is otherwise available to it and directed the parties to submit the names of up to two mental health
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ORDER

W. EARL BRITT, Senior District Judge.

On 1 December 2014, this case came before the court on defendant's sentencing hearing. During the hearing, the court raised the issue of obtaining a mental evaluation of defendant prior to imposing the sentence. After hearing from counsel regarding the issue, the court determined that it desires more information about defendant's mental condition than is otherwise available to it and directed the parties to submit the names of up to two mental health providers whom the court might appoint to conduct the evaluation.

It is hereby ORDERED pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3552(b) and (c) that Dr. Moira Artigues is APPOINTED to conduct a study of defendant and prepare a report concerning defendant's mental health, including whether defendant suffers from any mental impairment or condition that may have affected his conduct or which might influence a determination of the sentence to be imposed. Such report shall be filed with the court, under seal and available to case participants, on or before 14 January 2015. As stated in open court, defendant's sentencing is CONTINUED to 2 February 2015.

Source:  Leagle

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