Mr. Handel

Mr. Unikowski, appellate counsel for Isabel Rico, debates the interpretation of the Sentencing Reform Act, arguing that absconding from supervised release should not trigger the fugitive-tolling doctrine. Mr. Handel, representing the government, asserts that fugitives cannot be considered under supervision. The discussion dives into the rehabilitative nature of supervised release and the implications of late-detected violations, highlighting concerns about establishing a common-law fugitive doctrine and the statutory intent behind supervised release regulations.