Narrative Opinion Summary
Wilbur Butler appeals the denial of his motion under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2) by the district court. The appellate review of the record reveals no reversible error, leading to the affirmation of the district court's decision. The case referenced is United States v. Butler, No. 7:02-cr-00093-F-1 (E.D.N.C. June 13, 2012). The court opted not to hold oral argument, determining that the facts and legal arguments were sufficiently presented in the submitted materials, and that further argument would not assist in the decision-making process. The ruling is affirmed. Unpublished opinions, like this one, do not serve as binding precedent in the circuit.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Review of Sentencing Modification Denialsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court reviews the district court's denial of a motion under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2) and finds no reversible error, affirming the decision.
Reasoning: The appellate review of the record reveals no reversible error, leading to the affirmation of the district court's decision.
Discretion to Forego Oral Argumentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court exercised its discretion to decide the case without oral argument, indicating that the written record and submissions sufficed for their decision-making process.
Reasoning: The court opted not to hold oral argument, determining that the facts and legal arguments were sufficiently presented in the submitted materials, and that further argument would not assist in the decision-making process.
Precedential Value of Unpublished Opinionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The opinion in this case is unpublished and explicitly stated not to serve as binding precedent within the circuit.
Reasoning: Unpublished opinions, like this one, do not serve as binding precedent in the circuit.