Oral Argument: Rico v. United States | Disappearing Defendant Dilemma

Rico v. United States | Case No. 24-1234 | Oral Argument Date: 11/3/25 | Docket Link: HereOverviewToday, the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Rico versus United States, the disappearing defendant dilemma examining when sentence clocks stop ticking. Isabel Rico went on the run during her 42-month release term. The government says her time on the run doesn't count toward her sentence.Question Presented: Whether the fugitive-tolling doctrine applies in the context of supervised release.Oral Advocates:For Petitioner: Adam G. Unikowsky, Washington, D.C.For Respondent: Joshua K. Handell, Assistant to the Solicitor General, Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.Timestamps:[00:00:00] Argument Overview[00:00:37] Argument Begins[00:00:45] Petitioner Opening Statement[00:02:30] Petitioner Free for All Questions[00:24:20] Petitioner Sequential Questions[00:24:35] Respondent Opening Statement[00:26:25] Respondent Free for All Questions[00:52:15] Respondent Sequential Questions[00:52:20] Petitioner Rebuttal