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February 26, 2014
Links to SCOTUS briefing in Hall v. Florida (and extra credit opportunity)
The issue presented to the Supreme Court in Hall v. Florida is "Whether the Florida scheme for identifying mentally retarded defendants in capital cases violates Atkins v. Virginia."
Here are the top-side briefs:
- Brief of petitioner Freddie Lee Hall
- Motion for leave to file amici brief filed by Professors Adam Lamparello and Charles MacLean in support of neither party
- Brief amici curiae of American Psychological Association, et al.
- Brief amici curiae of Former Judges, and Law Enforcement Officials
- Brief amicus curiae of American Bar Association
- Brief amici curiae of The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, et al.
Here are the bottom-side briefs:
- Brief of respondent Florida filed
- Brief amici curiae of States of Arizona, et al.
- Brief amicus curiae of Criminal Justice Legal Foundation
February 26, 2014 in Class activities, Current Affairs, Death eligible offenses, SCOTUS cases of note, Who decides | Permalink
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