UNITED STATES v. JACKSON (2020)

Eric L. Jackson appeals the district court's order denying his motion for a sentence reduction under § 404 of the First Step Act of 2018 (“First Step Act”), Pub. L. No. 115-391, 132 Stat. 5194, 5222. Although it found Jackson eligible for relief, the court exercised its discretion and declined to reduce Jackson's term of imprisonment. In so doing, the court accurately described the procedural history and applicable law; evaluated the relevant 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a) factors and Jackson's arguments in favor of a reduction; and explained its reasons for denying the motion. On this record, we discern no abuse of the court's considerable discretion. See United States v. Jackson, 952 F.3d 492, 495-97 (4th Cir. 2020) (reviewing decision on First Step Act motion for abuse of discretion). Accordingly, we affirm for the reasons stated by the district court. United States v. Jackson, No. 5:01-cr-00004-JPB-MJA-1 (N.D.W. Va. Apr. 14, 2020). We deny Jackson's motions for the appointment of counsel. We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before this court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

AFFIRMED

PER CURIAM:

Affirmed by unpublished per curiam opinion. Unpublished opinions are not binding precedent in this circuit.