Experiencing fear and distress at the prospect of death and anxiety about the precise form of it is common to all humans, and no human being (sadly) is guaranteed a pain and distress free death. So listening to lawyers of someone who while now presumed to be innocent but who may well be found guilty of heinous murders boohooing about how hard it is for him is really quite annoying.
Very inventive arguments, especially the second one, I thought. Not so inventive that it got by Judge Hippler though. The Judge dismantled the Hobson's choice. The defendant's speedy trial v. effective assistance of counsel argument was given a thorough burial. Thank you for making this video. I learned a lot. Excellent history and political science lessons embedded in his decision. Very rich. I think you must've picked the best parts! And very enjoyable! Thanks! 😊
The more effective argument is the possibility of having an innocent person on death row rather than focusing on pain and suffering. Otherwise, there's an counter argument about why the court doesn't care about the pain and suffering of the victims.
I wonder how many times Ann Taylor has used these arguments in other cases. Since she’s a certified death penalty attorney, I would imagine this isn’t the first instance.
Capital punishment shouldn't be on the table because there's a chance that they won't be able to get the materials to carry it out? That doesn't make any sense. The speedy trial vs. effective counsel argument is like claiming that a defendant should have the right to testify AND remain silent. You have to choose one; it's not rocket surgery.
When taken as a whole, the arguments forwarded by the defense are neither creative, nor novel as there quite clearly seems to be case law that directly contradicts all aspects of their arguments.
Oh Brother. What a waste of time for the court for someone who hasn’t even been convicted. If he’s found guilty and ten years has passed before he’s potentially executed the death penalty could be abolished. What a waste of the court’s time. Happy Thanksgiving. Gobble gobble till you wobble. 🦃
Thanks
Thanks for your incisive analysis.
Thanks BC!
Thank you!
Experiencing fear and distress at the prospect of death and anxiety about the precise form of it is common to all humans, and no human being (sadly) is guaranteed a pain and distress free death. So listening to lawyers of someone who while now presumed to be innocent but who may well be found guilty of heinous murders boohooing about how hard it is for him is really quite annoying.
Very inventive arguments, especially the second one, I thought. Not so inventive that it got by Judge Hippler though.
The Judge dismantled the Hobson's choice. The defendant's speedy trial v. effective assistance of counsel argument was given a thorough burial.
Thank you for making this video. I learned a lot. Excellent history and political science lessons embedded in his decision.
Very rich. I think you must've picked the best parts! And very enjoyable! Thanks! 😊
Thank you again. Very interesting..
Thanks! Great explanation.
The more effective argument is the possibility of having an innocent person on death row rather than focusing on pain and suffering. Otherwise, there's an counter argument about why the court doesn't care about the pain and suffering of the victims.
I wonder how many times Ann Taylor has used these arguments in other cases. Since she’s a certified death penalty attorney, I would imagine this isn’t the first instance.
Whew.
Interesting that the DP chemicals would need to be prescribed.
Agree, surprising. It's also surprising that anyone would suggest that not one of the 940000 physicians in the USA would prescribe DP chemicals.
Seems like more of a dosage thing. Only a doctor would be legally able to determine the appropriate dosage.
Capital punishment shouldn't be on the table because there's a chance that they won't be able to get the materials to carry it out? That doesn't make any sense.
The speedy trial vs. effective counsel argument is like claiming that a defendant should have the right to testify AND remain silent. You have to choose one; it's not rocket surgery.
Maybe just redefine what we mean by "speedy".
When taken as a whole, the arguments forwarded by the defense are neither creative, nor novel as there quite clearly seems to be case law that directly contradicts all aspects of their arguments.
Whatever happened to the gas chamber and electric chair? Are those considered violations of the 8th, too?
Oh Brother. What a waste of time for the court for someone who hasn’t even been convicted. If he’s found guilty and ten years has passed before he’s potentially executed the death penalty could be abolished. What a waste of the court’s time. Happy Thanksgiving. Gobble gobble till you wobble. 🦃
They never mention how long it typically takes out to carry out that sentence.