Is Kansas’s “mens rea” departure from the traditional “insanity” defense constitutional?
The Arizona Supreme Court properly reevaluated McKinney’s death sentence.
Bucklew cannot avoid Missouri’s standard execution method because of his medical condition.
Is the death row inmate “insane” meaning he cannot be executed?
Laws Relating to the Death Penalty Constitution • Congress • Executive • Federal Courts • State Governments Introduction Most of the discussion we hear about …
Ayestas will get another chance to argue he should get investigative services for his death penalty appeal.
The Supreme Court can decide on a case without hearing oral arguments and without even asking for briefing from the parties. These “summary decisions” are …
What laws determine whether the death penalty is available, and what is the difference between the federal and states’ death penalties?
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