Death Penalty Flashcards

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Death Penalty

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Any statute that does not give defendant right to present mitigating facts/circumstances is unconsitutional.

Can be no automatic category imposing death.

State may not by statute limit mitigating factors.

Only Jury may determine aggravating factors justifying imposition of death.

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