Sammy W. Compton seeks to appeal the district court’s order denying as untimely his petition filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 (2000). We have reviewed the record and dismiss the appeal for the reasons stated by the district court. See Compton v. Jarvis, No. CA-02-751-7 (W.D.Va. July 22, 2002). We deny a certificate of appeal-ability. See 28 U.S.C. § 2253(c) (2000). *414 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.