Criminal
May 2, 2013
Early decision not to seek death penalty slashes defense costs
The decision by U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag of the Northern District not to seek the death penalty against two of four men allegedly involved in a drive-by murder will save the government money because of the cost of defending such cases.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SAN FRANCISCO - When U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag filed notice the government would not seek the death penalty against two of four young men allegedly involved in a gang-related drive-by murder in San Francisco, it wasn't just the men and their families who were relieved.
The decision last month not to pursue capital punishment against the two men means the defense will cost a fraction of what i...
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