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 denial of a prisoner's motion for compassionate release. The appellate court found no abuse of discretion in the lower court's refusal to grant sentence reduction.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal because the notice of appeal was not filed within the required timeframe. The court held that timely filing is a jurisdictional requirement that cannot be waived.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's decision to revoke supervised release and impose a sentence below the advisory guidelines range. The appellate court held that the district court adequately explained its reasoning based on the defendant's history and the need for public protection.
The Fourth Circuit vacated a summary judgment in a Federal Tort Claims Act case because both parties incorrectly argued that Maryland law applied to a tort occurring in the District of Columbia. The court declined to apply District of Columbia law as a matter of first instance, directing the parties to present their arguments to the district court instead.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a state prisoner challenging the timeliness of his habeas corpus petition. The court denied a certificate of appealability because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the procedural ruling was debatable or that his claim of a constitutional right was substantial.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal due to procedural default. The appellant failed to file specific objections to a magistrate judge's recommendation after receiving proper notice.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court order dismissing a pro se employment-related action without prejudice. The appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's decision to deny the plaintiff's motions for reconsideration.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court order dismissing a civil action without prejudice due to a lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The court found no reversible error in the lower court's decision after reviewing the record.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court order granting summary judgment in a prisoner civil rights case. The appellate court found that the plaintiff failed to properly exhaust administrative remedies and that his claims of judicial bias lacked legal merit.