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United States v. Hunter

Citation: 323 F. App'x 272Docket: No. 08-7647

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; April 3, 2009; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Edward Charles Hunter appeals the district court's order that granted a sentence reduction under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2) but denied a further reduction and the appointment of counsel. The appellate court reviewed the record and found no reversible error, affirming the district court's decision for the reasons stated in its ruling. The case references United States v. Hunter, No. 4:04-cr-00122-WDK-JEB-1 (E.D. Va. filed July 8, 2008, entered July 10, 2008). The court decided to forgo oral argument, determining that the facts and legal issues were sufficiently addressed in the submitted materials. The judgment is affirmed.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review for Reversible Error

Application: The appellate court reviewed the record and affirmed the district court's decision, finding no reversible error.

Reasoning: The appellate court reviewed the record and found no reversible error, affirming the district court's decision for the reasons stated in its ruling.

Decision to Forgo Oral Argument

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

Reasoning: The court decided to forgo oral argument, determining that the facts and legal issues were sufficiently addressed in the submitted materials.

Denial of Appointment of Counsel

Application: The district court's decision to deny the appointment of counsel was reviewed and found to have no reversible error.

Reasoning: Edward Charles Hunter appeals the district court's order that granted a sentence reduction under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2) but denied a further reduction and the appointment of counsel.

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

Application: The district court granted a sentence reduction under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2) but denied a further reduction.

Reasoning: Edward Charles Hunter appeals the district court's order that granted a sentence reduction under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2) but denied a further reduction.