Alvin E. Lowery, Jr., 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 for the reasons stated by the district court that Lowery has not made a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right. See United States v. Lowery, Nos. CR-97-411-WMN; CA-00-2454-WMN (D. Md. filed July 17, 2002; entered July 18, 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.