Jernard Elliott Rice seeks to appeal the district court’s order denying relief on his motion filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2255 (2000). We have reviewed the record and conclude on the reasoning of the district court that Rice has not made a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right. See *684 United States v. Rice, Nos. CR-01-49-5-BR; CA-02-169-5-BR (E.D.N.C. July 11, 2002). Accordingly, we deny a certificate of appealability 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.