The constitutional right to counsel for those who cannot afford their own lawyer means that the government foots the bill for the defendant’s legal counsel. This is true for a great many criminal cases (and the expansion of the right to counsel continues with the United States Supreme Court), but it is especially important when the
Fact Issues - Death Penalty
Florida Capital Resource Center Website Is Up and Running
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The Florida Capital Resource Center is non-profit and nonpartisan. Its goal is to assist attorneys throughout Florida who are representing indigent defendants facing the possibility of capital punishment.
At the Florida Capital Resource Center, resources will be continually compiled by fellow Florida criminal defense attorneys and offered to Florida death penalty defense lawyers as a means to assist and…
Rasheem Dubose Sentencing Trial in Jacksonville: Jury Expected to Decide Very Soon
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It’s been a long week for everyone. The younger Dubose Brothers were given life sentences by another jury last week, and this week all eyes have been upon the men and women setting in a Jacksonville, Florida, courtroom who are hearing evidence as part of Rasheem Dubose’s sentencing phase.
Will Rasheem Dubose be given the…
Dubose Brothers Sentencing Continues in Jacksonville – No Death Penalty So Far
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On Friday, Tajuane Dubose, 23, escaped the penalty of death. Today, Florida Judge Page Haddock will sentence his brother Terrell Dubose, 21, — but the judge has already stated from the bench that Terrell will also be spared death, and likewise sentenced to life in prison.
The Jury Said No to the Death Penalty for…
Follow the Trial Via LiveBlog – Dubose Brothers in Jacksonville Fight Against the Death Penalty
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The Dubose Brothers death penalty trial continues this week in Jacksonville, and the liveblog has survived a legal challenge.
As posted last week, the Times-Union and Jacksonville.com are live-blogging the trial as it happens. This is a great thing — a phenomenal way for those interested in death penalty matters to follow the case online…
New York Times Exposing Love Affair Between Texas Judge and State Attorney During Death Penalty Trial
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This week, Adam LIptak of the New York Times has taken the great light that is the New York Times, using it to shine into dark corners of corruption, and revealed as story that’s been talked about in defense circles are awhile. And his efforts can’t be noticed without also pointing out the efforts of…
Kemar Johnston – Excellent Article by Fort Myers’ Sam Cook
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Columnist Sam Cook wrote an excellent article that appears at Fort Myer’s News-Press web site.
It provides a perspective that isn’t seen enough in death penalty coverage, and I’m hopeful that you’ll find the time to read it.
Kemar Johnston Jury Verdict – No to the Death Penalty
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Yesterday, the jury came back in the Kemar Johnston case. They had already found Mr. Johnston guilty of murder, now they were deliberating whether or not Kemar Johnston should die as punishment for the crime.
The jury recommended life in prison for Kemar Johnston. In doing so, the jury voted AGAINST the death penalty in this…
Read Our Closing Arguments in the Kemar Johnston Trial
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Since this is a case where the State of Florida is seeking the Death Penalty, a second trial will began next month. Jurors will return to the courtroom of Judge Tom
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The IQ of Florida’s D’Andre Bannister – Death Penalty Now After 7 Years W/O Trial?
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This week, an evidentiary courtroom battle began on whether or not the State of Florida can now — today — seek the death penalty…