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morningfog

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4. There is almost never indisputable evidence.

Reply to JJChambers (Reply #2)

Fri Jan 31, 2014, 09:13 AM

Jan 2014

And that says nothing to the questions of law.

I would like to see the standard raised to "beyond ALL doubt" in all cases, especially those eligible for death or life in prison.

Te lengthy appeals process is necessary to ensure that the convicted is factually guilty and that legal procedures were followed.

The easier solution is no death penalty.

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Lawyer will fight for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev' life [View all] morningfog Jan 2014 OP

Sorry I have no problem with the death penalty in this case. SCUBANOW Jan 2014 #1

The only two problems with the DP JJChambers Jan 2014 #2

There is almost never indisputable evidence. morningfog Jan 2014 #4

I disagree JJChambers Jan 2014 #5

DNA and/or video evidence is almost never indisputable. morningfog Jan 2014 #6

I think you're stretching JJChambers Jan 2014 #12

I disagree. linuxman Jan 2014 #7

I have a problem with DP in EVERY case, but especially morningfog Jan 2014 #3

As his lawyer should fight for his life davidpdx Jan 2014 #8

They will never get the Death Sentence ... Walk away Jan 2014 #9

Isn't this what any attorney should do for their client? Arkansas Granny Jan 2014 #10

Good. That's his job, and he should do it to the best of his ability. Iggo Jan 2014 #11