Jurisprudence of Justice John Paul Stevens. Selected Opinions on the Jury's Role in Criminal Sentencing.

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Corporate author / creator:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.
Imprint:	[S.l] : [s.n.], 2010.
Description:	9 p. : digital, PDF file.
Language:	English
Subject:	Judges. Jury. Sentences (Criminal procedure)
Format:	E-Resource U.S. Federal Government Document Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10535671

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Other uniform titles:	ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection.
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Summary:	Analyzes legal opinions issued by retiring Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens regarding role of jury in criminal sentencing. Highlights significance of Supreme Court decision in Apprendi v. New Jersey, which ruled that a judge typically may not increase a sentence beyond the range prescribed by statute unless the increase is based on facts determined by a jury "beyond a reasonable doubt."
Other form:	Microfiche version: Library of Congress.Congressional Research Service. Jurisprudence of Justice John Paul Stevens

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