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United States v. Anderson

Citation: 474 F. App'x 279Docket: No. 12-6422

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; June 26, 2012; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Lynval Kerris Anderson, Jr. appeals the district court's denial of his motion for sentence reduction under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2). The court reviewed the record and found no reversible error. Consequently, the appeal is affirmed, allowing Anderson to proceed in forma pauperis. The reasons for the district court's decision are upheld, and oral argument is deemed unnecessary as the facts and legal issues are sufficiently presented in the submitted materials. The order from the Eastern District of Virginia, case number 2:98-cr-00143-HCM-1, was filed on January 18, 2012, and entered on January 19, 2012.

Legal Issues Addressed

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

Application: The district court's decision to deny Anderson's motion for sentence reduction was upheld after a review of the record revealed no reversible error.

Reasoning: Lynval Kerris Anderson, Jr. appeals the district court's denial of his motion for sentence reduction under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2). The court reviewed the record and found no reversible error.

Necessity of Oral Argument

Application: The court determined that oral argument was unnecessary as the facts and legal issues were adequately presented in the written materials submitted.

Reasoning: The reasons for the district court's decision are upheld, and oral argument is deemed unnecessary as the facts and legal issues are sufficiently presented in the submitted materials.

Proceeding In Forma Pauperis on Appeal

Application: The appeal was affirmed, allowing the appellant, Anderson, to proceed without the burden of court fees due to his financial status.

Reasoning: Consequently, the appeal is affirmed, allowing Anderson to proceed in forma pauperis.