Robert L. Comegys seeks to appeal the district court’s order denying relief on his petition filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 (2000). We have reviewed the record and the district court’s opinion and conclude on the reasoning of the district court that Comegys has not made a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right. See Comegys v. Stouffer, No. CA-02-9480-DKC (D. Md. filed May 3, 2002; entered May 6, 2002). Accordingly, we deny a certificate of appealabihty and dismiss the appeal. See 28 U.S.C. § 2253(c) (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.