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United States v. Gilmore

Citation: 620 F. App'x 193Docket: No. 15-7279

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; October 20, 2015; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Courtney Markee Gilmore appeals the district court's denial of his motion for a sentence reduction under Guidelines Amendment 782. After reviewing the record, the appellate court found no reversible error and affirmed the district court's decision. The case reference is United States v. Gilmore, No. 3:09-cr-00501-JFA-6 (D.S.C. July 29, 2015). The court determined that oral argument was unnecessary as the facts and legal issues were sufficiently presented in the existing materials. The decision is affirmed.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review for Reversible Error

Application: The appellate court conducted a review of the record and found no reversible error in the district court's decision.

Reasoning: After reviewing the record, the appellate court found no reversible error and affirmed the district court's decision.

Necessity of Oral Argument in Appellate Proceedings

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

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

Sentence Reduction under Guidelines Amendment 782

Application: The appellate court reviewed and upheld the district court's decision denying a motion for sentence reduction under Guidelines Amendment 782.

Reasoning: Courtney Markee Gilmore appeals the district court's denial of his motion for a sentence reduction under Guidelines Amendment 782.