Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed a conviction where a juror concealed a past federal investigation into his role in a local corruption scheme. The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in finding the juror impartial despite his dishonesty during voir dire.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed a 408-month sentence for Antonio Rashaad Dovine, ruling that the district court's resentencing was procedurally and substantively reasonable. The court also remanded the case to correct a clerical discrepancy in the amended judgment regarding special conditions of supervision.
The Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal because the petitioner failed to file specific objections to a magistrate judge's recommendation, waiving his right to appellate review of the underlying merits. The court applied the waiver standard from Thomas v. Arn, denying a certificate of appealability without addressing the exhaustion of state remedies.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the denial of a motion to suppress evidence found in a backpack, holding that the defendant abandoned the property during flight from law enforcement. The court ruled that the district court did not clearly err in finding abandonment based on the defendant's failed attempt to store the bag in a residence and subsequent flight, rendering the warrantless search valid.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of multiple civil actions filed by pro se appellant Tremel Marquis Rosser against various federal officials. The court held that Rosser forfeited his right to appellate review because his informal brief failed to challenge the specific legal basis for the district court's dispositions.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a civil rights action. The court held that the appellant forfeited appellate review by failing to challenge the basis for the dismissal in his informal brief.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court order dismissing a civil action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The court found no reversible error in the lower court's adoption of a magistrate judge's recommendation.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Trevor Andrew Jones's civil rights complaint for failure to state a claim. The court declined to address the merits of the constitutional allegations, upholding the procedural dismissal while denying related motions to strike and appoint counsel.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order dismissing an asylum claim. The court affirmed the immigration judge's adverse credibility finding and dismissed issues not raised before the Board.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed Jakeem Molik-Artrell Bennett's conviction and sentence, dismissing his appeal based on a valid plea agreement waiver. The court found no meritorious issues outside the waiver's scope after a full record review under Anders v. California.