[A Preview of Hunter v. United States, No. 24-1063 (U.S. Supreme Court)]

This week, our community had the privilege of hearing from Professor Brent Newton, Practitioner in Residence at Penn State Dickinson Law, on the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent grant of certiorari in Hunter v. United States, No. 24-1063.

As one of the attorneys for the petitioner, Professor Newton provided a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse into a case that could have far-reaching implications for the federal criminal justice system. The Court will consider the enforceability of waiver-of-appeal provisions in federal plea agreements. It is an issue that affects numerous defendants, as 98% of federal felony convictions arise from guilty pleas.

We are fortunate to have scholars and practitioners like Brent enriching our community and making meaningful contributions to national conversations on justice and fairness.