Does Notice of Appeal Cover Later-Imposed Restitution?

The details of the appeals process were the focus of U.S. Supreme Court justices during oral argument Oct. 11 in a case with important ramifications for defendants who have been ordered to pay restitution (Manrique v. United States, U.S., 15-7250, argued 10/11/16).

The justices addressed issues such as the district court’s notice to defendants of what they must do to perfect an appeal and on whether there is any such thing as a judgment that may not really be final for purposes of appeal.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit is unique in its requirements ...