Surely prosecutors who seek the death penalty as part of their job must be proponents of capital punishment, right? Well, maybe not. Out of Arizona comes a memoir from an experienced prosecutor named Rick Unklesbay.
For over 35 years, Mr.
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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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Moratorium on Death Penalty: California’s Lesson on Prosecutorial Power in Capital Cases
By Reba Kennedy
There was a lot of hoopla when California Governor Gavin Newsom signed his executive order that stopped executions in the Golden State. For details, check out our earlier discussion, which includes a link to the full text of Governor…
McKinney v. Arizona: What Law Controls Review of Denying Mitigating Evidence in Death Penalty Sentencing Phase?
By Reba Kennedy
Should current law apply when an appeals court reviews the evidence of mitigating factors and aggravating conditions in a death penalty case? What about if the case was tried years – even decades – before the appellate review takes place? …
Death Penalty TV Series: Executed with Deborah Norville
By Reba Kennedy
For those who have access to the REELZ channel, there is a new docu-series hosted by Deborah Norville dealing with certain high-profile cases where the defendant was sentenced to die for his (or her) crimes and ultimately executed.
Saturday (June…
Death Penalty Information Center Introduces Great Site Revamp: Continued Tracking of Hurst v. Florida
By Reba Kennedy
This week, the DPIC unveiled its new website, providing easier access to its resources on the death penalty and the state of capital punishment in this country.
The site also expands not only the amount of information provided by the…
Loyd Hearing: Defense Seeks to Stop State of Florida’s Use Evidence of Other Crimes, Wrongs, or Acts (Full Text)
By Reba Kennedy
This week’s death penalty trial of Markeith Loyd will include the following motion by Terence Lenamon to prevent the prosecution from introducing evidence in other alleged crimes involving Markeith Loyd. Read the full text of the filings here, as presented…
Lenamon Defense Witness, State Attorney Aramis Ayala, Announces She Will Not Run Again for State Attorney
By Reba Kennedy
About ten days ago, Terence Lenamon’s motion to have former Florida state attorney Aramis Ayala testify for the defense in the death penalty trial of Markeith Loyd was denied by Judge Leticia Marques. For details on Ayala’s stance on the…
Happy Birthday Terry Lenamon!
By Reba Kennedy
Motion to Have State Attorney Aramis Ayala Testify in Markeith Loyd Death Penalty Trial Regarding Mitigating Circumstances
By Reba Kennedy
Today, Terence Lenamon argued his motion that Florida State Attorney Aramis Ayala be allowed to testify as part of the defense for Markeith Loyd. Back in 2017, Ms. Ayala declined to seek the death penalty as prosecutor in the Loyd…
Terence Lenamon Teaching at 2019 In Defense of the Damned Seminar at Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers’ College
By Reba Kennedy
Terence Lenamon will once again be teaching at the In Defense of the Damned Seminar presented by Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers’ College.
The seminar will be held at the TLC Ranch outside of Dubois, Wyoming, near Yellowstone National Park over…