Cornelius Smith v. United States

Cornelius Smith filed a motion to vacate, set aside, or correct his sentence based on several grounds. See 28 U.S.C. § 2255 (1982). The district court changed Smith’s special parole from life to a three-year term, but denied all other relief. Smith responded by filing a motion to alter or amend the judgment. See Fed.R.Civ.P. 59(e). He also requested an evidentiary hearing. The court denied Smith’s motion. Smith now appeals. Because all of Smith’s contentions are meritless, we affirm.

As part of an agreement with the Government, Smith pleaded guilty to the following charges: receipt of a…