The Nation describes itself as “progressive” while the National Review claims to “define the modern conservative movement” in this country. In the past few weeks, both have published articles discussing executions and how the death penalty is being carried out
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The blog published by Terence Lenamon, P.A. focuses on issues related to the death penalty, including legal defense strategies, execution methods, and legislative developments. It covers high-profile capital cases, exploring topics such as police excessive force, insanity defenses, and the constitutionality of jury selection in death penalty trials. The blog also discusses the interplay between court precedents and legislative efforts to reform or restrict capital punishment, including bills addressing the execution of mentally ill defendants. Additionally, it highlights recommended readings and essays that critique the death penalty system in the United States.
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Paul Hildwin Trial Results in Plea Deal and Freedom After 28 Years on Death Row
By Reba Kennedy
This week, Terence Lenamon was scheduled to begin a two-to-three week trial in the capital defense case of Paul Hildwin, having been appointed to handle the penalty phase of the retrial back in 2017.
However, things changed early this morning…
Markeith Loyd Notice of Intent to Rely on Insanity Defense Filed by Terence Lenamon
By Reba Kennedy
On March 2, 2020, Terence Lenamon filed a Rule 3.216 Notice of Intent to Rely on Insanity in the Markeith Loyd death penalty case. A pdf of this filing is shared in Terry’s Online Library as a public service.
Markeith…
Lenamon Defense Motions in Markeith Loyd Trial: February 2020
By Reba Kennedy
Terence Lenamon continued his capital defense of Markeith Loyd this week with motions dealing with the circumstances surrounding when shots were fired, and by who, in the WalMart encounter between defendant Markeith Loyd and police officer Debra Clayton, a lieutenant…
Federal Death Penalty and SCOTUS
By Reba Kennedy
Capital punishment is available under federal law as well as various state statutes. For more, read:
- Terry Lenamon’s List of Federal Death Penalty Aggravating Factors and Mitigating Circumstances
- Federal Death Penalty Challenged as Unconstitutional
- Federal Death Penalty for Dylann Roof
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Lenamon Defends Vampire Cult Leader Rod Ferrell in Sentencing Appeal Based Upon SCOTUS Ruling in Miller
By Reba Kennedy
In 2012, the Supreme Court of the United States published its opinion in Miller v. Alabama, 132 S. Ct. 2455, 567 U.S. 460, 183 L. Ed. 2d 407 (2012). It is a landmark case dealing with juvenile offenders in…
Associated Press, New York Times: Terence Lenamon Shares His Concern Over Ramifications of Florida Supreme Court Overturning Hurst
By Reba Kennedy
Yesterday, in an article entitled “Florida Death Penalty Experts Concerned About Court Ruling,” written by Tamara Lush and published by the Associated Press and shared in the New York Times, Terence Lenamon explained his take on the curveball…
Poole: Florida Supreme Court Reverses Hurst
By Reba Kennedy
Yesterday, the Florida Supreme Court reversed its opinion in Hurst v. State ruling that Florida does not require a jury to be unanimous when someone is being sentenced to death. You can read the per curiam opinion in the case…
Lenamon in Trial: News Coverage of This Week’s Defense of Captain John Nettleton
By Reba Kennedy
This week, Terry continues to be in trial as defense counsel for Captain John Nettleton. News coverage of the trial (expected to conclude this week) includes the following:
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DPIC Year End Report: the Death Penalty in 2019
By Reba Kennedy
The Death Penalty Information Center (DPIC) has released its annual summary of how the death penalty fared in this country during the preceding year. The full report is available online here.
Hallmarks from 2019 include the following:
- New Hampshire
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