SENTENCING OUTCOMES, RACE, AND VICTIM IMPACT EVIDENCE IN CALIFORNIA: A PRE- AND POST-PAYNE...

Authors :: Aguirre, Jr., Adalberto
Davin, Richard P.
Baker, David V.
Lee, Konrad
Source :: Justice Professional; Feb99, Vol. 11 Issue 3, p297, 14p, 3 Charts
Publication Year :: 1999
Abstract: Examines the effect of victim impact evidence in capital-murder jury trials in California since the United States Supreme Court decided 'Payne v. Tennessee' in 1991. Capital cases occurring in California counties between 1989 and 1994; Likelihood of receiving a death sentence for some crimes.

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