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United States v. Dial

Citation: 371 F. App'x 416Docket: No. 09-6328

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; March 25, 2010; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Clyde Dial, Jr. appeals the district court's denial of his motion for a sentence reduction under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2). The appellate court reviewed the record and found no reversible error, affirming the district court's decision for the reasons provided in its original order. The case citation is United States v. Dial, No. 7:02-cr-00090-F-1 (E.D.N.C. Feb. 9, 2009). The court opted not to hold oral arguments, deeming that the facts and legal issues were sufficiently addressed in the submitted materials. The decision is affirmed. Unpublished opinions, such as this one, do not serve as binding precedent in the circuit.

Legal Issues Addressed

Oral Argument Discretion

Application: The court decided oral arguments were unnecessary as the facts and legal issues were adequately presented in the written materials.

Reasoning: The court opted not to hold oral arguments, deeming that the facts and legal issues were sufficiently addressed in the submitted materials.

Review of District Court Decisions

Application: The appellate court reviewed the district court's decision and found no reversible error, thus upholding the lower court's ruling.

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

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

Application: The district court's denial of Clyde Dial, Jr.'s motion for a sentence reduction was reviewed and affirmed by the appellate court, which found no reversible error in the district court's judgment.

Reasoning: Clyde Dial, Jr. appeals the district court's denial of his motion for a sentence reduction under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2).

Unpublished Opinions as Non-Precedential

Application: The decision in this case, being an unpublished opinion, does not serve as a binding precedent within the circuit.

Reasoning: Unpublished opinions, such as this one, do not serve as binding precedent in the circuit.