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United States v. Wilkerson

Citation: 318 F. App'x 192Docket: No. 08-8612

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; March 18, 2009; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Gloria Dale Wilkerson's appeal to modify her sentence under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(e)(2) was denied by the district court. After reviewing the case, the appellate court found no reversible error and affirmed the district court's decision. Wilkerson's request for appointment of counsel was also denied. The appellate court concluded that the existing record sufficiently presented the facts and legal arguments, making oral argument unnecessary. The ruling is affirmed as stated in the district court's order.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appointment of Counsel in Appellate Proceedings

Application: Wilkerson's request for appointment of counsel in her appeal was denied because the appellate court determined that the existing record sufficiently presented the facts and legal arguments.

Reasoning: Wilkerson's request for appointment of counsel was also denied.

Necessity of Oral Argument in Appellate Review

Application: The appellate court concluded that oral argument was unnecessary as the written record adequately presented the relevant facts and legal arguments.

Reasoning: The appellate court concluded that the existing record sufficiently presented the facts and legal arguments, making oral argument unnecessary.

Sentence Modification under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(e)(2)

Application: The district court's denial of Gloria Dale Wilkerson's request to modify her sentence was upheld by the appellate court, which found no reversible error in the decision.

Reasoning: Gloria Dale Wilkerson's appeal to modify her sentence under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(e)(2) was denied by the district court.