Fourth Circuit Denies Mandamus Petition

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Martinez Orlandis Black. The court found that mandamus relief was not appropriate in this case, as it does not have jurisdiction to grant such relief against state officials or review final state court orders.

US v. Aaron Graham - Appeal Dismissed

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal of Aaron Graham, denying his request for a certificate of appealability. The court found that Graham failed to make a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right, rendering the district court's order unappealable.

Wragge v. North Carolina - Appeal of Dismissal Order

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated and remanded a district court's order that denied an application to proceed in forma pauperis and dismissed a case. The appellate court found that the district court may not have properly reviewed a timely filed objection.

US v. Robert Fall - Appeal Dismissed

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal of Robert Michael Fall, denying a certificate of appealability. The court found that Fall did not make the required showing to appeal the district court's denial of his motion for relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2255.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.