Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a civil rights complaint filed by a pro se appellant. The court found no reversible error in the lower court's handling of the case.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion for compassionate release. The appellate court concluded the defendant failed to identify extraordinary and compelling reasons for relief.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the convictions and mandatory life sentences of a Mara Salvatrucha gang leader for multiple murders and racketeering. The court held that the evidence was sufficient to support the jury's verdict and that the Eighth Amendment does not bar mandatory life sentences for defendants over the age of eighteen.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal regarding a habeas corpus petition. The court denied a certificate of appealability because the petitioner failed to show that the district court's procedural ruling was debatable.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of two motions for a new trial. The court found no abuse of discretion in the lower court's ruling on the defendant's claims under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure thirty-three.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court order dismissing a pro se civil action without prejudice. The dismissal occurred because the appellant failed to complete the required in forma pauperis affidavit or pay the full filing fee.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court order dismissing a civil rights complaint. The appellate court held that the appellant forfeited the right to appeal because his informal brief did not challenge the basis for the lower court's decision.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by Jerry Simpson challenging the timeliness of his habeas corpus petition. The court denied a certificate of appealability because the petitioner failed to make a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a pro se complaint filed under Bivens. The appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's application of the screening statute.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a civil rights complaint. The court held that the appellant forfeited the right to appellate review by failing to file specific objections to a magistrate judge's recommendation.