No. 25-7103

Lucas Tavares v. United States

Lower Court: Eighth Circuit
Docketed: 2026-03-24
Status: Pending
Type: IFP
IFP
Tags: appeal-waiver appellate-review criminal-procedure defendant-rights sentencing waiver-of-rights
Latest Conference: N/A
Question Presented (from Petition)

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 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

2026-03-20
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due April 23, 2026)

Attorneys

Lucas Tavares
Anne M. CarterFederal Public Defender's Office, Petitioner
United States
D. John SauerSolicitor General, Respondent