Governor Bob Holden has signed legislation exempting the mentally retarded from the death penalty. The new law goes into effect August 28th. It sets a strict standard of mental retardation that cannot be used inappropriately by a defense lawyer.
Governor Bob Holden has signed legislation exempting the mentally retarded from the death penalty. The new law goes into effect August 28th. It sets a strict standard of mental retardation that cannot be used inappropriately by a defense lawyer.