Opinion
Civil Case No. 7:12cv00069
02-27-2012
DEONTA HICKS, Petitioner, v. TRACY RAY, et al., Respondents.
MEMORANDUM OPINION
By: Norman K. Moon
United States District Judge
This matter is before the court upon Deonta Hicks' "notice of appeal" and motion for an extension of time to file a petition for writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. However, because Hicks' "notice of appeal" and motion do not raise any potential grounds for habeas relief, this court lacks jurisdiction to consider the submissions. United States v. White, 257 F. App'x 608 (4th Cir. 2007) (citing United States v. Leon, 203 F.3d 162, 163-64 (2d Cir. 2000)); Turner v. Unknown, No. 3:11CV791, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 460 (E.D. Va. Jan. 3, 2012). Accordingly, the court will deny Hicks' motion for an extension of time and dismiss this action without prejudice.
The Clerk of the Court is directed to send a copy of this memorandum opinion to petitioner.
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NORMAN K. MOON
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE