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US Supreme Court revisits mental capacity in death sentencing

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On May 30, 2014
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In mid-May, we discussed a criminal appeal that seeks to challenge the death penalty for a Texas inmate. Criminal appeals lawyers are arguing that a 2002 United States Supreme Court decision suggests that the man’s death sentence is unconstitutional based upon his mental capacity. Lawyers presented evidence that the man scored a variety of reading […]
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Appellate court halts execution in Texas pending further review

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On May 16, 2014
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The opportunity to file a criminal appeal is a vital function in our system of justice. Appealing a conviction, or challenging a sentence on appeal, provides the entire system an opportunity to correct any potential error in the lower court. While an individual seeking an appeal may be able to correct an injustice in the […]
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DEA conducts synthetic drug raids in 29 states, 150+ arrested

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On May 9, 2014
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Last week we discussed the new clemency rules that the federal government has promulgated for people convicted of non-violent federal offenses. The new rules are expected to apply primarily to convictions for federal drug crimes. Despite the apparent relaxation in policy related to drug offenses that surrounds the new clemency rules, the shift does not […]
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