United States

US v. Randall Keystone - Compassionate Release Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision denying Randall J. Keystone's motion for compassionate release under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A). The court found no reversible error in the lower court's ruling.

US v. Antionne Cherry - Sentencing Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the sentence of Antionne Cherry, who appealed his conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found that any error in calculating Cherry's sentencing guidelines range was harmless.

Emmanuel King Shaw v. Byron Watson - Appeal of Dismissed Motion

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to dismiss a motion for relief from judgment as an unauthorized successive petition for a writ of habeas corpus. The court denied authorization for a successive petition, citing lack of prefiling authorization.

US v. Raoul Lafond - Affirmation of District Court Order

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to construe Raoul Lafond's motion for relief from judgment as an unauthorized, successive motion to vacate a sentence. The court denied Lafond's request to file a second or successive motion.

Vines v. Virginia Department of Corrections - Appeal Dismissed

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Clayton Vines's appeal of a district court order. The dismissal was based on Vines's failure to file timely objections to a magistrate judge's recommendation, thereby forfeiting appellate review. The unpublished opinion does not constitute binding precedent.

Phillip Hill v. Frederick County Maryland District Court - Civil Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order dismissing a pro se civil complaint filed by Phillip Edward Hill against the Frederick County Maryland District Court and other defendants. The court found no reversible error in the district court's decision.

US v. Rashaun Taylor - Affirmance of conviction in part, dismissal in part

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed in part and dismissed in part the appeal of Rashaun Antonio Taylor. The court vacated Taylor's conviction on Count 3 (use of a firearm during a RICO conspiracy) and its attendant sentence, but otherwise affirmed the district court's denial of his motion for relief.

United States v. Brian K. Griffey - Affirmation of Conviction

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Brian K. Griffey for violating supervised release terms. The court found the 24-month sentence imposed by the district court to be reasonable and not plainly unreasonable.

US v. Rashaun Taylor - Appeal Dismissed for Untimely Filing

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Rashaun Taylor's appeal for lack of jurisdiction due to an untimely filed notice of appeal. The court denied his motions to consolidate and for Brady v. Maryland consideration, upholding the district court's order denying his motion to compel discovery.

US v. Cory Currie - Criminal Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed in part and affirmed in part the appeal of Cory Fernando Currie. The court granted the government's motion to dismiss the appeal based on the appeal waiver in Currie's plea agreement, finding the district court conducted a proper Rule 11 hearing.