California Supreme Court
Jul. 1, 2015
Personal opposition to death penalty should not disqualify jurors, state high court rules
The state Supreme Court reaffirmed that personal opposition to the death penalty is not automatic grounds for disqualifying prospective jurors.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Taking a fresh slant on capital appeals, the state Supreme Court reaffirmed that personal
opposition to the death penalty is not automatic grounds for disqualifying prospective
jurors.
Whether a juror can put aside his views and follow the law is key, the court made
clear.
The unanimous high c...
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