21-6992·POSTCONVICTION

United States v. Nathaniel Powell

Affirmed

Status

Scheduled
Argued
Opinion Issued (current)

Question Presented

Whether Powell's trial counsel provided ineffective assistance by failing to investigate a residential lease when challenging a sentencing enhancement.

Argument Date

September 25, 2024

Argument Time

9:30 a.m.

Panel

III

Courtroom

Blue Courtroom (Room 339)

Lower Court Judge

Allen

Panel

Chief Judge Diaz

Judge Niemeyer

Judge Quattlebaum

Citation

CaseUnited States v. Nathaniel Powell, No. 21-6992 (4th Cir. Apr. 10, 2025)

PanelDiaz, C.J., Niemeyer & Quattlebaum, JJ.

Arguing Counsel

Morgan Maloney

per CA4 audio archive

Vetan Kapoor

per CA4 audio archive

Panel That Day

4 of 4 cases argued September 25, 2024 before this panel have been decided.

Decided

21-6992· This case

United States v. Nathaniel Powell

Opinion Issued

Authored by Judge Quattlebaum

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Edward Gelin v. Baltimore County, Maryland Amendment

Opinion Issued

Authored by Chief Judge Diaz

23-1911

Shelby Roberts v. Carter-Young, Inc.

Opinion Issued

Authored by Judge Quattlebaum

23-6604

United States v. David Shanton, Sr.

Opinion Issued

Authored by Judge Niemeyer

Opinions

Majority
by Quattlebaum
April 10, 2025
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Concurring in Judgment
by Diaz
April 10, 2025
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Disposition

Affirmed

April 10, 2025