Yesterday, a Broward County jury recommended by a vote of 9-3 that Howard Ault be resentenced to death.
So, being a simple man, I am confused. Is this third verdict valid or not?
Frankly, I think non-unanimous verdicts of DP are all invalid. But what do I know?
States that have unanimous verdict requirements certainly should keep them that way.
Hi, Phil. For now, this verdict is valid because the 8-4 statute applied in this resentencing proceeding. Of course, there's not yet been a ruling on the merits of the 8-4 statute.
So, being a simple man, I am confused. Is this third verdict valid or not?
Frankly, I think non-unanimous verdicts of DP are all invalid. But what do I know?
States that have unanimous verdict requirements certainly should keep them that way.
Hi, Phil. For now, this verdict is valid because the 8-4 statute applied in this resentencing proceeding. Of course, there's not yet been a ruling on the merits of the 8-4 statute.