Death Penalty Cases

Leading U.S. Supreme Court Cases on Capital Punishment

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• Barry Latzer

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• 456 Seiten
• 16 Lesestunden

• Sachliteratur

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The book offers verbatim excerpts from pivotal U.S. Supreme Court decisions regarding the death penalty, providing a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape surrounding capital punishment. It begins with an introduction that outlines key themes and a historical overview of the death penalty in the U.S. The subsequent chapters are organized into five distinct sections, covering foundational cases, eligible crimes and individuals, trial processes, post-conviction reviews, and execution-related issues, making it a crucial resource for understanding this complex legal topic.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Einband: Paperback