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United States v. Hatcher

Citation: 198 F. App'x 309Docket: No. 05-7683

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; September 5, 2006; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Greg Hatcher, a federal prisoner, appealed the district court's denial of his petition for relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. After reviewing the record, the court found no reversible error. The appellate court granted Hatcher's request to proceed in forma pauperis but affirmed the district court's decision based on its reasoning. The case, United States v. Hatcher, No. CA-05-494-5 (E.D.N.C. Aug. 29, 2005), did not necessitate oral argument, as the facts and legal issues were sufficiently presented in the existing materials. The judgment was affirmed.

Legal Issues Addressed

Decision Without Oral Argument

Application: The court decided that oral argument was unnecessary because the written materials adequately addressed the relevant facts and legal questions.

Reasoning: The case, United States v. Hatcher, No. CA-05-494-5 (E.D.N.C. Aug. 29, 2005), did not necessitate oral argument, as the facts and legal issues were sufficiently presented in the existing materials.

Proceeding In Forma Pauperis on Appeal

Application: The appellate court allowed Hatcher to proceed without the burden of standard court costs due to his financial status.

Reasoning: The appellate court granted Hatcher's request to proceed in forma pauperis but affirmed the district court's decision based on its reasoning.

Standard of Review for Denial of 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition

Application: The appellate court reviewed the district court's denial of Hatcher's petition and determined there was no reversible error in the lower court's decision.

Reasoning: After reviewing the record, the court found no reversible error.