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Davis v. United States

Citation: 353 F. App'x 864Docket: No. 09-7490

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; November 24, 2009; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Robert H. Davis appeals the district court's dismissal of his action to correct his presentence investigation report under the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552a(d)(2) (2006), as well as the denial of his motion for reconsideration of that dismissal. The court reviewed the record and found no reversible error, leading to the affirmation of the district court's orders. This case is referenced as Davis v. United States, No. 8:09-cv-01720-PJM (D. Md. July 10, 2009; filed July 29, 2009; entered July 30, 2009). Oral argument was deemed unnecessary as the pertinent facts and legal issues were sufficiently presented in the available materials. The affirmation stands without establishing binding precedent due to the unpublished nature of the opinion.

Legal Issues Addressed

Oral Argument Necessity

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

Reasoning: Oral argument was deemed unnecessary as the pertinent facts and legal issues were sufficiently presented in the available materials.

Privacy Act Correction Requests

Application: The court addressed Davis's request to correct his presentence investigation report under the Privacy Act, affirming the district court's dismissal of his action.

Reasoning: Robert H. Davis appeals the district court's dismissal of his action to correct his presentence investigation report under the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552a(d)(2) (2006), as well as the denial of his motion for reconsideration of that dismissal.

Standard of Review for Reversible Error

Application: Upon review, the appellate court found no reversible error in the district court's decision, thereby affirming the orders without changes.

Reasoning: The court reviewed the record and found no reversible error, leading to the affirmation of the district court's orders.

Unpublished Opinions and Precedential Value

Application: The court's decision in this case does not establish a binding precedent due to its unpublished status.

Reasoning: The affirmation stands without establishing binding precedent due to the unpublished nature of the opinion.