Russell Jay Wilkes v. the State of Texas

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• vacating sentence based on § 5K2.6 upward departure where the defendant committed arson by igniting a vehicle, which instrumentality was likewise comprehended by 18 U.S.C. § 844(i)
• “[T]he arsonist must know that a specific fire for some reason poses a substantial risk of death or serious injury to fire fighters and emergency personnel who may respond.”

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