Narrative Opinion Summary
Reginald Leon Edwards appeals the denial of his motion for reconsideration related to a sentence modification under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c) by the district court. The appellate court reviewed the record and found no reversible error, affirming the district court's decision based on its stated reasons. The case is noted as United States v. Edwards, No. 6:07-cr00014-nkm-1 (W.D.Va. Nov. 5, 2008). The court opted not to hold oral argument, determining that the facts and legal issues were adequately presented in the submitted materials. The ruling is affirmed. Unpublished opinions like this one do not carry binding precedent in the circuit.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Review of District Court Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court affirmed the district court's decision, indicating that the court found the reasons provided by the district court sufficient and free of reversible error.
Reasoning: The appellate court reviewed the record and found no reversible error, affirming the district court's decision based on its stated reasons.
Decision to Forego Oral Argumentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court decided against holding oral argument, considering the written submissions sufficient to resolve the issues presented.
Reasoning: The court opted not to hold oral argument, determining that the facts and legal issues were adequately presented in the submitted materials.
Non-Binding Nature of Unpublished Opinionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court noted that unpublished opinions do not carry binding precedent in the circuit, reinforcing their limited authoritative value.
Reasoning: Unpublished opinions like this one do not carry binding precedent in the circuit.
Sentence Modification under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The district court's denial of a motion for reconsideration related to sentence modification was affirmed by the appellate court after finding no reversible error.
Reasoning: Reginald Leon Edwards appeals the denial of his motion for reconsideration related to a sentence modification under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c) by the district court.