Appeals & Post-ConvictionFederal SentencingConstitutional LawCourt Procedure
Appeal Waivers Are Not Absolute: Supreme Court Creates a Miscarriage-of-Justice Safety Valve
The Supreme Court has ruled that appeal waivers in federal plea agreements remain generally enforceable—but not when enforcement would preserve an obvious and egregious sentencing error. Here is what Hunter v. United States means for defendants, attorneys, prosecutors, and sentencing courts.
Jun 22, 20269 min read
