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Pringle v. Warden, United States Penitentiary Hazelton

Citation: 308 F. App'x 684Docket: No. 08-7618

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; January 21, 2009; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Charles E. Pringle, a federal prisoner, appealed the district court's denial of his petition filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Upon review, the appellate court found no reversible error and affirmed the district court’s decision for the reasons it provided. The case reference is Pringle v. Warden, No. 5:06-cv-00160-FPS-JSK (N.D.W.Va. July 9, 2008). The court opted not to hold oral arguments, indicating that the facts and legal issues were sufficiently clear in the submitted materials. The ruling is affirmed.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review of Habeas Corpus Petitions

Application: The appellate court reviewed the district court's denial of a habeas corpus petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 and found no reversible error, thus affirming the lower court's decision.

Reasoning: Upon review, the appellate court found no reversible error and affirmed the district court’s decision for the reasons it provided.

Oral Argument Discretion

Application: The court exercised its discretion to decide the appeal without oral arguments, as the facts and legal contentions were adequately presented in the written submissions.

Reasoning: The court opted not to hold oral arguments, indicating that the facts and legal issues were sufficiently clear in the submitted materials.