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Might have signaled the beginning of the end of the death penalty.
Chief Justice William Rehnquist writes that Virginia is just following the 18 States that are prohibiting the Death Penalty and not focusing on the details this case offers.
No concurrent opinions posted.
This case overturned the previous ruling Penry vs. Lynaugh
Majority vote for Atkins: 6-3
No Concurrent Opinions
Atkins wanted to appeal the Death Penalty.
Daryl Renard Atkins was convicted of abduction, armed robbery, capital murder and sentenced to death.
York County Court
Due to incomplete sentencing instructions, Atkins sentence was vacated and the trial started over again.
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