Joshua Ortel Hatfield 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 a certificate of appealability, deny Hatfield’s motion to proceed in forma pauperis, and dismiss the appeal on the reasoning of the district court. Hatfield v. Smith, No. CA-199-196-2 (W.D.N.C. Aug. 11, 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.