Death Juries Up for Discussion
February 3rd, 2016 by Mike Vasilinda
A day after the Florida Supreme Court stayed a pending execution over uncertainties in the constitutionality of the states death penalty, The US Supreme Court ruled the state’s sentencing scheme of allowing a seven five vote to send someone to death was unconstitutional. Senate President Andy Gardiner says his chamber is planning on getting something done quickly.,
“There is strong believe on unanimous. What I’ve encouraged Sen. Evers, Senator Bradley, and Senator Simmons is a part of this too; we can have that dialog, but its important we resolve this matter this yea and not leave anything to question where we are.”
Senators are also considering allowing a 9-3 or 10-2 jury vote. Only Alabama has less than a unanimous jury requirement among death penalty states. It requires a 10-2 vote for death.
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