Tywon W. Briscoe 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 Briscoe has not made a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right. See Briscoe v. Buckingham Corr. Ctr., No. CA-00-1080-AM (E.D.Va. Sept. 27, 2001). Accordingly, we deny a certificate of appealability and dismiss the appeal. See 28 U.S.C. § 2253(c) (2000). We dispense with *871 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.