Post by janet on Jun 21, 2005 15:17:36 GMT -5
Monday, June 20th, 2005, the United States Supreme Court decided in a 5-4 decision in Rompilla v. Beard to order a new sentencing trial for Pennsylvania death row inmate Ronald Rompilla, warning state courts that shoddy defense work won't be tolerated.
In this decision, the Court clearly indicated that mitigation os a vital part of the procedd to determine the imposition of the death penalty.
(source A.P.)
In this decision, the Court clearly indicated that mitigation os a vital part of the procedd to determine the imposition of the death penalty.
(source A.P.)