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United States v. Bowens

Citation: 423 F. App'x 326Docket: No. 10-7679

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; February 22, 2011; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Spencer Bowens appeals the denial of his motion for a sentence reduction under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2) by the district court. The appellate court reviewed the record and found no reversible error, affirming the district court's decision for the reasons provided in its opinion. The case reference is United States v. Bowens, No. 3:98-cr-00110-REP-1 (E.D. Va. Nov. 12, 2010). The court opted not to hold oral argument, determining that the facts and legal arguments were sufficiently clear in the submitted materials. The appellate decision is an affirmation of the lower court's ruling.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court Rulings

Application: The appellate court affirms the district court's ruling without oral argument, citing the adequacy of the presented facts and legal arguments.

Reasoning: The court opted not to hold oral argument, determining that the facts and legal arguments were sufficiently clear in the submitted materials. The appellate decision is an affirmation of the lower court's ruling.

Review of Sentence Reduction Motions under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2)

Application: The appellate court affirms the district court's denial of a sentence reduction, finding no reversible error upon reviewing the record.

Reasoning: Spencer Bowens appeals the denial of his motion for a sentence reduction under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2) by the district court. The appellate court reviewed the record and found no reversible error, affirming the district court's decision for the reasons provided in its opinion.