Record #:

20242

Author(s):

Rabin, John

Abstract:

There were no major overhauls by the 2001 NC General Assembly in the field of criminal law and procedure; however, it did produce some significant changes. Possibly the most important legislation was in the death penalty area, with the Assembly sparing the lives of mentally retarded people and allowing prosecutors greater leeway in choosing between seeking life imprisonment or death as punishment for first-degree murder.

Source:

Administration of Justice Bulletin (NoCar KFN 7908 .A15 U6), Vol. Issue 2, Jan 2002, p1-23

Subject(s):

Criminal law and procedure--Law and legislation, 2001; Death penalty