Ricardo Evans seeks to appeal the district court’s order denying relief on his petition filed under 28 U.S.C.A. § 2254 (West 1994 & Supp. 2000). We have reviewed the record and the district court’s opinion and find no reversible error. Accordingly, we deny Evans’ motions to pro *173 ceed on appeal in forma pauperis and for appointment of counsel, deny a certificate of appealability, and dismiss the appeal on the reasoning of the district court. See Evans v. Angelone, No. CA-00-3-A (E.D.Va. filed Apr. 3, 2000; entered Apr. 5, 2000). 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.

DISMISSED.