Terry Duane Qualls v. United States

Terry Duane Qualls raised a question about an appeal waiver in a criminal case. The question is whether the waiver still applies after a sentencing judge says the defendant has a right to appeal and the government does not object.

The case has not been scheduled for oral argument, and no substantive justice or advocate reactions are available yet.

The answer could affect defendants who agreed to give up appeal rights but later receive conflicting information from a judge. For example, it could determine whether a defendant may challenge a sentence after being told in court that an appeal is allowed.

No decision window is set. Watch for another scheduling move from the Court.

The case asks whether an appeal waiver applies after a judge says the defendant may appeal and the government does not object.

Defendants who signed appeal waivers could be affected when a sentencing judge later tells them they have a right to appeal.

No oral argument has been scheduled. The next development would be another scheduling action from the Court.