Sidebar With an Expert Capital Litigator
When considering the contributions of capital defense lawyers like Terry Lenamon to the fight against the death penalty in this country, most people think of their advocacy in a particular case, particularly the more publicized trials.
However, it is the strategies and skills of death penalty defense lawyers that are being recognized as a more
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The Washington Supreme Court has found the death penalty to be unconstitutional because it violates the state constitution, specifically Article 1, Section 14, which states, “[e]xcessive bail shall not be required, excessive fines imposed, nor cruel punishment inflicted.”
From the opinion in State v. Gregory, No. 88086-7 (Wash. Oct. 11…
In Fall 2018, SCOTUS will consider two cases that deal with the death penalty:
Bucklew v. Precythe, SCOTUS Docket No. 17-8151, asks SCOTUS to consider if the medical condition of a Death Row Inmate can cause the lethal injection method of execution to be “cruel and unusual” punishment in violation…
The website WildAboutTrial.com promotes itself as providing “the nation’s hottest criminal trial coverage.” Not only does the site provide background information regarding pending criminal proceedings, it often provides live coverage from the courtroom as things are happening.
Today, for instance, they are sharing coverage of the sentencing hearing…
Florida prosecutor Aramis Ayala took a stand against the death penalty which resulted in Florida Governor Scott removing two dozen cases from her docket. For details, read the media coverage published by the Miami Herald on June 28, 2017, written by Steve Bousquet: “Orlando prosecutor defends stance against death penalty.”
One of the cases…
Death Row: The Final Minutes by Michelle Lyons is a book that you may want to read, no matter your position on the death penalty. It’s a well-written memoir (consistent 4.5 and 5 star reviews, if that’s important to you).
Michelle Lyons was an eyewitness to almost 300 executions by…
“While several US states have embraced abolition in recent years, Florida remains a diehard proponent of the death penalty and one of a handful of states that account for the bulk of executions in the USA,”
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Last week, the Pew Research Center released research findings in an article written by John Gramlich, entitled “11 states that have the death penalty haven’t used it in more than a decade.” It’s an interesting read, considering that two states recently geared up their Execution Calendars again:
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The Pope has announced a major change in the position of the Catholic Church to the death penalty. The Catholic Catechism has been formally amended. From…
The State of Tennessee has the execution of Tennessee Death Row inmate Billy Ray Irick scheduled for August 9, 2018. Irick’s defense lawyers are working very hard to stop this from happening.
This case is yet another example of the importance of zealous, aggressive, and experienced Death Penalty Defense attorneys during the investigation and initial…