Texas prosecutors endure mute around state of death penalty

TX courts are currently reviewing the constitutionality of the death penalty, reports the Houston Chronicle. But not every person representing the Condition of TX is of a mind to take sides on whether the death penalty is unconstitutional. Some prosecutors would rather wait to see which way political winds blow. The lack of commitment on the part of Harris County prosecutors is reportedly on order straight from District Attorney Pat Lykos, who’s waiting to see where the winds blow regarding whether the death penalty is unconstitutional. Article resource – Texas prosecutors stand mute over state of death penalty yet by Money Blog Newz.

Might hurt innocent lives with death penalty

25-year old John Edward green is facing the death penalty after being accused of a 2008 slaying and robbery that taken place in southwest Houston. It’s the first time, though, the constitutionality of the death penalty has been argued with the context of killing a man that may be not guilty in TX lawful history. Green’s defense team maintains the client’s innocence.

The case was brought to a deadlock with Pat Lykos and the prosecution team within the decision to not do anything with the defense argument the death penalty is unconstitutional. At first, the criminal prosecution was not allowed to stand mute by District Judge Kevin Fine although he changed his mind later allowing the case to continue while the prosecution refuses to cross-examine or call witnesses while the defense presents its case.

“It’s arrogant, and it’s contemptuous for the state to decide to not participate when they’re trying to put my client to death,” said defense lawyer Casey Keirnan while in court.

Green can't dispute against death penalty states Criminal prosecution

Before Harris Country prosecutors stood mute at the death penalty unconstitutionality hearing, they had argued that "the law surrounding the death penalty is well-settled.". The prosecution suggested that the defendant "lacks standing" when it comes to fighting the death penalty being unconstitutional. This is because the defendant was not yet convicted.

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Houston Chronicles

chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/7327353.html

What Texans know about the death penalty

youtube.com/watch?v=SJ6mje5etlc