Today, Terry Lenamon is setting in a courtroom in the Jacksonville federal courthouse as one of the defense attorneys representing John Nettleton, who was once the Gitmo Naval Base commander and now sets accused of 10 felony counts involving lying
Death Penalty
Sidebar With an Expert Capital Litigator
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.
Latest from Death Penalty - Page 6
SCOTUS Considers Four Death Penalty Cases As We Enter 2020
Of particular importance to death penalty defense attorneys are the capital punishment issues pending before the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). As we enter the new year, the capital defense bar watches and waits for SCOTUS to decide…
Merry Christmas!
Mental Illness and the Death Penalty: When Insanity Becomes an Issue
In a capital case, there are two times when the issue of the accused’ mental health must be addressed; first, at the criminal trial where the individual is facing a prosecutor who is seeking the death penalty as punishment upon…
More Argument for Ending the Death Penalty
1. Inequality in Results: Unequal Outcomes in Capital Cases
Recently the Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board changed the paper’s official stance on the death penalty in Florida in an editorial entitled “It’s time for Florida to get rid of the…
Happy Thanksgiving!
Terence Lenamon Defends Rod Ferrell in Resentencing Hearing: the Vampire Clan Case
This week, Terence Lenamon and Melissa Ortiz are defending Rod Ferrell in his resentencing hearing in Lake County, Florida.
Rod Ferrell Defense Begins Tomorrow
Today, the State rested. Over the next two days or so, the defense will present their…
Orlando Sentinel Commentary: Police Excessive Force in Markeith Loyd Case
…