NCJ Number
27961
Journal
UMKC Law Review Volume: 43 Issue: 2 Dated: (WINTER 1974) Pages: 162-178
Date Published
1974
Length
17 pages
Annotation
PRESENTATION OF AN ARGUMENT THAT THE DEATH PENALTY IS A VIOLATION OF THE CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT CLAUSE OF THE EIGHTH AMENDMENT.
Abstract
THE HISTORY OF MAJOR SUPREME COURT DECISIONS AFFECTING THE INTERPRETATION OF THE CRUEL AND UNUSUAL STANDARD AND ITS APPLICATION TO THE DEATH PENALTY. CURRENT COURT OPINION ON WHAT CONSTITUTES CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT AS DETERMINED IN FURMAN V GEORGIA (1972) IS REVIEWED AND NEW STATUTES ENACTED BY STATES IN COMPLIANCE WITH COURT GUIDELINES ARE EXAMINED.