No. 25-6936
Matthew Lee Pelton v. United States
IFP
Tags: 18-USC-2259 appellate-review criminal-restitution ninth-circuit sentencing victim-compensation
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Question Presented (from Petition)
The question for this Court's review is whether "quality of life losses" and "productivity losses" are properly awarded as criminal restitution pursuant to U.S.C. § 2259.
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Whether 'quality of life losses' and 'productivity losses' are properly awarded as criminal restitution pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2259
Docket Entries
2026-02-11
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due April 1, 2026)
2025-12-10
Application (25A679) granted by Justice Kagan extending the time to file until February 16, 2026.
2025-12-05
Application (25A679) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from December 18, 2025 to February 16, 2026, submitted to Justice Kagan.
Attorneys
Matthew Pelton
Darlene Bagley Comstedt — Law Office of Darlene Bagley Comstedt, Petitioner
United States
D. John Sauer — Solicitor General, Respondent