US Courts

US v. Mark Watkins - Sentence Modification Denial Affirmed

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's denial of Mark Watkins' motion for sentence modification under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A). The court found no reversible error in the lower court's decision.

US v. Melissa Elders - Affirmation of Sentence

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's sentence of 36 months imprisonment for Melissa Ray Elders, who pleaded guilty to drug distribution charges. The court found no meritorious grounds for appeal regarding ineffective assistance of counsel on direct review.

Adkins v. Marriott International - Affirmation of District Court Order

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's order denying a motion for leave to file an emergency complaint and a motion to expedite. The court warned the appellant against filing further meritless appeals, indicating potential sanctions.

Shaquez Ray v. Jacqueline Mitchell - Civil Rights Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to dismiss a civil rights action filed by Shaquez Ray against Jacqueline Mitchell and others. The court found no reversible error in the dismissal for failure to state a claim and in denying a motion for reconsideration.

Tederick v. Loancare, LLC - Appeal Vacated and Remanded

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated and remanded the district court's decision in Tederick v. Loancare, LLC. The court found that the district court erred in requiring proof of intent for violations of specific West Virginia consumer protection statutes.

US v. Augustine Perez - Opinion Reversed, Vacated, Remanded

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed and vacated a district court's decision in US v. Augustine Perez. The court found that a warrantless search of a third party's residence, even if authorized by a probationer's condition, was unconstitutional without probable cause that the probationer also resided there. The seized currency was deemed improperly seized.

Wesley Smith III v. South Carolina - Appeal Dismissed for Untimely Filing

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by Wesley Edward Smith III against South Carolina and various officials. The dismissal was due to the appellant failing to file a timely notice of appeal, a jurisdictional requirement.

Emrit v. Moore - Appeal of Civil Complaint Dismissal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's dismissal of a civil complaint filed by Ronald Satish Emrit, also known as Presidential Candidate Number P60005535. The court found no reversible error in the lower court's determination that the complaint failed to present a plausible claim for relief.

Sare v. Nikiforidou - Appeal of District Court Orders

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to dismiss a plaintiff's amended complaint without prejudice. The court found no reversible error in the district court's orders, including the dismissal of several defendants for failure to effect service of process.

Abrams-Kelly v. Nissan of North America - Appeal Dismissal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's dismissal of Nicole Abrams-Kelly's complaints for failure to pay filing fees. The court found that the appellant forfeited appellate review by not challenging the basis of the district court's disposition in her informal brief.