United States of America, Plaintiff-appellee, v. Ronnie L. Charlton, Defendant-appellant, 7 F.3d 227 (4th Cir. 1993)

OPINION

Ronnie L. Charlton appeals from the final judgment and sentence entered by the district court following his plea of guilty to violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a) (1) (1988). Counsel has filed a brief in accordance with Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967), raising an issue concerning the sentence, but concluding that the appeal is without merit. Charlton was notified of his right to file a supplemental brief raising any additional issues he wished considered, but he has failed to do so. We affirm.

Charlton contends that the district court did not properly calculate the length of his sentence, though he does not state in what way the court allegedly erred. We have carefully reviewed the presentence report, the transcript of the sentencing hearings, and the court's rulings on disputed issues. We find no error.^*  This claim is without merit.

As required by Anders, we have independently reviewed the entire record and all pertinent documents. We have considered all arguable issues presented by this record and conclude that there are no nonfrivolous grounds for appeal. Accordingly, we affirm the conviction and the sentence imposed.

Pursuant to the plan adopted by the Fourth Circuit Judicial Council in implementation of the Criminal Justice Act of 1964 (18 U.S.C. § 3006A (1988)), this Court requires that counsel inform his client, in writing, of his right to petition the Supreme Court for further review. If requested by his client to do so, counsel should prepare a timely petition for a writ of certiorari.

We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before the Court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

AFFIRMED