Whether the District Court denying petitioner's request to Amend is in conflict with The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 15?

QUESTIONS PRESENTED FOR REVIEW: Whether the District Court denying petitioner’s request to Amend is in conflict with The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 15? 2) Whether the District Court abused its discretion in denying petitioner's 2255 motion without the benefit of an evidentiary hearing? 3) Whether petitioner was denied his right to Direct Appeal? 4) Whether counsel at sentencing was ineffective for failing to file a Notice of Appeal when petitioner requested him to do so? s