No. 24-1063
Munson P. Hunter, III v. United States
Tags: appeal-waiver appellate-procedure circuit-split constitutional-challenge ineffective-assistance sentencing-rights
Key Terms:
DueProcess Punishment JusticiabilityDoctri
DueProcess Punishment JusticiabilityDoctri
Latest Conference:
2025-10-10
(distributed 3 times)
Question Presented (from Petition)
1. Whether the only permissible exceptions to a general appeal waiver are for claims of ineffective assistance of counsel or that the sentence exceeds the statutory maximum.
2. Whether an appeal waiver applies when the sentencing judge advises the defendant that he has a right to appeal and the government does not object.
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Whether the only permissible exceptions to a general appeal waiver are for claims of ineffective assistance of counsel or that the sentence exceeds the statutory maximum, and whether an appeal waiver applies when the sentencing judge advises the defendant that he has a right to appeal and the government does not object
Docket Entries
2026-02-13
Reply of petitioner Munson P. Hunter, III filed. (Distributed)
2026-02-13
Reply of Munson P. Hunter, III submitted.
2026-01-22
Record received electronically from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas and available with the Clerk.
2026-01-21
CIRCULATED
2026-01-14
Brief of respondent United States filed.
2026-01-09
Record received from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The record is electronic and is available on PACER.
2026-01-08
Record requested from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
2026-01-02
SET FOR ARGUMENT on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
2025-12-11
Brief amicus curiae of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers filed.
2025-12-11
Amicus brief of Cato Institute, ACLU, ACLU of Texas, Fair and Just Prosecution, Civil Rights Corps, Rutherford Institute submitted.
2025-12-11
Amicus brief of National Association of Federal Defenders submitted.
2025-12-11
Amicus brief of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers submitted.
2025-12-11
Amicus brief of Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association submitted.
2025-12-11
Brief amicus curiae of National Association of Federal Defenders filed.
2025-12-11
Brief amici curiae of Cato Institute, et al. filed.
2025-12-11
Brief amicus curiae of Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association filed.
2025-12-09
Brief amicus curiae of Plea Bargaining Institute filed.
2025-12-09
Amicus brief of Plea Bargaining Institute submitted.
2025-12-04
Joint appendix filed. (Statement of costs filed)
2025-12-04
Brief of petitioner Munson P. Hunter, III filed.
2025-12-04
Brief of Munson P. Hunter, III submitted.
2025-11-05
Motion to extend the time to file the briefs on the merits granted. The time to file the joint appendix and petitioner's brief on the merits is extended to and including December 4, 2025. The time to file respondent's brief on the merits is extended to and including January 14, 2026.
2025-10-22
Motion of Munson P. Hunter, III for an extension of time submitted.
2025-10-22
Motion for an extension of time to file the briefs on the merits filed.
2025-10-10
Petition GRANTED.
2025-10-06
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/10/2025.
2025-09-10
Reply of petitioner Munson P. Hunter, III filed. (Distributed)
2025-09-10
Reply of Munson P. Hunter, III submitted.
2025-09-10
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/29/2025.
2025-08-27
Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed.
2025-08-27
Brief of United States in opposition submitted.
2025-07-16
Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is further extended to and including August 27, 2025.
2025-07-15
Motion to extend the time to file a response from July 28, 2025 to August 27, 2025, submitted to The Clerk.
2025-07-15
Motion of United States for an extension of time submitted.
2025-06-25
Brief amicus curiae of Brett Morris McAlpin filed.
2025-06-23
Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including July 28, 2025.
2025-06-18
Motion to extend the time to file a response from June 26, 2025 to July 28, 2025, submitted to The Clerk.
2025-06-18
Motion of United States for an extension of time submitted.
2025-05-27
Response Requested. (Due June 26, 2025)
2025-05-20
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/5/2025.
2025-05-08
Brief amicus curiae of Cato Institute filed.
2025-04-15
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2025-04-15
Waiver of United States of right to respond submitted.
2025-04-04
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due May 8, 2025)
2025-02-13
Application (24A773) granted by Justice Alito extending the time to file until April 5, 2025.
2025-02-07
Application (24A773) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from March 6, 2025 to April 7, 2025, submitted to Justice Alito.
Attorneys
Brett Morris McAlpin
Cato Institute
Clark M. Neily III — Cato Institute, Amicus
Cato Institute, ACLU, ACLU of Texas, Fair and Just Prosecution, Civil Rights Corps, Rutherford Institute
Matthew P. Cavedon — Cato Institute, Amicus
Munson P. Hunter, III
Lisa Schiavo Blatt — Williams & Connolly LLP, Petitioner
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
National Association of Federal Defenders
Jo-Ann Tamila Sagar — Hogan Lovells US LLP, Amicus
Plea Bargaining Institute
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
United States
D. John Sauer — Solicitor General, Respondent
Moez Mansoor Kaba — Hueston Hennigan LLP, Respondent
Sarah M. Harris — Acting Solicitor General, Respondent