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Defining And Determining Retardation In Texas Capital Murder Defendants: A Proposal To The Texas Legislature., Graham Baker Dec 2007

Defining And Determining Retardation In Texas Capital Murder Defendants: A Proposal To The Texas Legislature., Graham Baker

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

Although the Supreme Court of the United States ruled it is cruel and unusual to execute someone with a mental handicap, Texas statutes still do not adequately protect these individuals. Previously, the Court in Penry v. Lynaugh upheld states executing individuals with mental deficiencies. However, individual states began to outlaw such a practice. When the Court heard Atkins v. Virginia, they determined the states created a national consensus against executing persons who possess certain developmental disabilities, thus rendering it cruel and unusual. Atkins did not, however, define mental retardation and left it up to individual states to determine that criteria. …


By Any Means Necessary: Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Texas' Dna Testing Law In The Adjudication Of Free-Standing Claims Of Actual Innocence, Daryl E. Harris Jan 2003

By Any Means Necessary: Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Texas' Dna Testing Law In The Adjudication Of Free-Standing Claims Of Actual Innocence, Daryl E. Harris

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

Abstract forthcoming.


Texas, Step Up To The Plate And Compensate: Face To Face With Joyce Ann Brown, Wrongfully Convicted Never To Receive Compensation, Natasha L. Brooks Jan 2001

Texas, Step Up To The Plate And Compensate: Face To Face With Joyce Ann Brown, Wrongfully Convicted Never To Receive Compensation, Natasha L. Brooks

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

Abstract Forthcoming


Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd): A Childhood Diagnosis Or A Criminal Defense?, Bertha Nelda Garza Jan 2001

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd): A Childhood Diagnosis Or A Criminal Defense?, Bertha Nelda Garza

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

Abstract Forthcoming


A "Last Hug" Before Execution: The Case In Favor Of Contact Visitation For Death Row Inmates In Texas, Ryan Byrd Jan 2000

A "Last Hug" Before Execution: The Case In Favor Of Contact Visitation For Death Row Inmates In Texas, Ryan Byrd

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

Abstract Forthcoming