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Parker v. North Carolina

Citation: 51 F. App'x 459Docket: No. 02-6790

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; December 2, 2002; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Joel Parker's appeal of the district court's order denying relief on his petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 has been reviewed. The district court accepted the magistrate judge's recommendation and determined that Parker did not demonstrate a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right. Consequently, the appeal is dismissed, and a certificate of appealability is denied, as per 28 U.S.C. § 2253(c). Oral argument has been deemed unnecessary since the facts and legal issues are sufficiently presented in the existing materials. The appeal is dismissed.

Legal Issues Addressed

Certificate of Appealability under 28 U.S.C. § 2253(c)

Application: The appeal was dismissed and a certificate of appealability was denied, adhering to the standards of 28 U.S.C. § 2253(c).

Reasoning: Consequently, the appeal is dismissed, and a certificate of appealability is denied, as per 28 U.S.C. § 2253(c).

Denial of Relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2254

Application: The court reviewed and denied Joel Parker's petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2254, finding no substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right.

Reasoning: The district court accepted the magistrate judge's recommendation and determined that Parker did not demonstrate a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right.

Oral Argument Requirements

Application: Oral argument was deemed unnecessary as the facts and legal issues were considered sufficiently presented in the existing written materials.

Reasoning: Oral argument has been deemed unnecessary since the facts and legal issues are sufficiently presented in the existing materials.