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California Supreme Court

Jul. 27, 2012

Death sentence reversals raise questions among capital lawyers

A string of wins in capital cases in recent months has some death penalty foes feeling cautiously optimistic. Since December, the court has reversed five death sentences following two years of straight affirmances.


By Emily Green


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Lawyers for death row inmates are accustomed to losing in the state Supreme Court.


But a string of wins in capital cases in recent months has some foes of the punishment feeling cautiously optimistic. Since December, the court has reversed five death sentences following two years of straight affirmances.


"They're on a hot streak," said attorney Cliff Gardner, who represents cap...

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