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THE ELUSIVE RIGHT TO CROSS-EXAMINE INDIVIDUALS PRESENTING VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENTS IN ARIZONA CAPITAL SENTENCING PROCEEDINGS.

THE ELUSIVE RIGHT TO CROSS-EXAMINE INDIVIDUALS PRESENTING VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENTS IN ARIZONA CAPITAL SENTENCING PROCEEDINGS.

Authors :
Curry, Laura
Source :
Arizona State Law Journal. Summer2011, Vol. 43 Issue 2, p563-589. 27p.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article discusses the right related to cross-examination of individuals presenting victim impact statements in capital sentencing proceedings of Arizona. Topics discussed include Arizona's death penalty statute that denies defendants their Sixth Amendment rights, the U.S Supreme Court's treatment of victim impact testimony in cases such as Booth v. Maryland and Payne v. Tennesse and the general Confrontation Clause rights.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01644297
Volume :
43
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Arizona State Law Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
97017855