Discuss the Implications of Automatic Appeals of Death Penalty Cases

question 10

Essay

Discuss the implications of automatic appeals of death penalty cases to state courts of last resort. Should this be mandated in all death penalty cases? Does this process place an unfair burden on the court system? Explain your reasoning.

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Definitions:

Abnormal Behavior

Actions, thoughts, or emotions that deviate significantly from the norm within a culture or society, potentially interfering with personal function.

DSM-IV

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, a guideline published by the American Psychiatric Association that classifies and defines mental disorders.

Clinical Disorders

Clinical disorders refer to patterns of behavioral, psychological, or biological dysfunctions that are associated with distress or impaired functioning.

DSM-IV

The fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a standardized classification manual used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental disorders.