No. 25-6936

Matthew Lee Pelton v. United States

Lower Court: Ninth Circuit
Docketed: 2026-03-02
Status: Pending
Type: IFP
IFP
Tags: 18-USC-2259 appellate-review criminal-restitution ninth-circuit sentencing victim-compensation
Latest Conference: N/A
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 ComstedtLaw Office of Darlene Bagley Comstedt, Petitioner
United States
D. John SauerSolicitor General, Respondent