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capital sentencing hearing in Mississippi

12 Mississippi opinions name it 1 courts 1984–2023 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Mississippi courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (5)

CaseFollowedCited
DeBussi v. Stategreen
miss · 1984 · cited in 3 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1988–2001
2 sentences

2001Id. at 1033 (citations omitted). ś 73.

1998Id. at 1033 (citations omitted). ¶73.

23
Conner v. Statered
miss · 1994 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1998–2001
2 sentences

2001In Conner v. State , this Court approved an instruction to that effect in a capital sentencing hearing. 632 So.2d 1239, 1268 (Miss.1993).

1998In Connor v. State, this Court approved an instruction to that effect in a capital sentencing hearing. 632 So. 2d 1239, 1268 (Miss. 1993).

22
Burger v. Kempgreen
scotus · 1987 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023In Burger v. Kemp, 483 U.S. 776, 788 , 107 S. Ct. 3114 , 97 L.

2023In Burger v. Kemp, 483 U.S. 776, 788 , 107 S. Ct. 3114 , 97 L.

11
MacKbee v. Stategreen
miss · 1990 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998See Mackbee v. State, 575 So.2d 16 (Miss.1990); Turner v. State, 573 So.2d 657 (Miss.1990).

11
Cooper v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
1 sentence

1984See Cooper v. State, 631 S.W.2d 508, 513-514 (Tex. Crim.

11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Mississippi. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
William Boyd Tucker v. Ralph Kemp, Warden green
ca11 · 1985
2 sentences

1998In fact in one of the cases cited, Tucker v. Kemp, 762 F.2d 1480 (11th Cir.) vacated on other grounds 474 U.S. 1001 , 106 S.Ct. 517 , 88 L.Ed.2d 452 (1985), the Eleventh Circuit affirmed even though the prosecutor during a capital sentencing hearing discussed the infrequency of the district attorney's office seeking the death penalty, stated personal opinion concerning the defendant's chance for rehabilitation, and commented that a life sentence would put a burden on the taxpayers. [12] The State utilized a model or drawing of the town of Sidon for witnesses to use to illustrate their testimon

1998In fact in one of the cases cited, Tucker v. Kemp, 762 F.2d 1480 (11th Cir.) vacated, 474 U.S. 1001 , 106 S.Ct. 517 , 88 L.Ed.2d 452 (1985), the Eleventh Circuit affirmed even though the prosecutor during a capital sentencing hearing discussed the infrequency of the district attorney's office seeking the death penalty, stated personal opinion concerning the defendant's chance for rehabilitation, and commented that a life sentence would put a burden on the taxpayers. [16] The State utilized a model or drawing of the town of Sidon for use by the witnesses to illustrate their testimony. [17] Jero

41993–1998
American Airlines, Inc. v. United States green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

1998In fact in one of the cases cited, Tucker v. Kemp, 762 F.2d 1480 (11th Cir.) vacated on other grounds 474 U.S. 1001 , 106 S.Ct. 517 , 88 L.Ed.2d 452 (1985), the Eleventh Circuit affirmed even though the prosecutor during a capital sentencing hearing discussed the infrequency of the district attorney's office seeking the death penalty, stated personal opinion concerning the defendant's chance for rehabilitation, and commented that a life sentence would put a burden on the taxpayers. [12] The State utilized a model or drawing of the town of Sidon for witnesses to use to illustrate their testimon

1998In fact in one of the cases cited, Tucker v. Kemp, 762 F.2d 1480 (11th Cir.) vacated, 474 U.S. 1001 , 106 S.Ct. 517 , 88 L.Ed.2d 452 (1985), the Eleventh Circuit affirmed even though the prosecutor during a capital sentencing hearing discussed the infrequency of the district attorney's office seeking the death penalty, stated personal opinion concerning the defendant's chance for rehabilitation, and commented that a life sentence would put a burden on the taxpayers. [16] The State utilized a model or drawing of the town of Sidon for use by the witnesses to illustrate their testimony. [17] Jero

41993–1998
Rock v. Zinn green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

1998In fact in one of the cases cited, Tucker v. Kemp, 762 F.2d 1480 (11th Cir.) vacated on other grounds 474 U.S. 1001 , 106 S.Ct. 517 , 88 L.Ed.2d 452 (1985), the Eleventh Circuit affirmed even though the prosecutor during a capital sentencing hearing discussed the infrequency of the district attorney's office seeking the death penalty, stated personal opinion concerning the defendant's chance for rehabilitation, and commented that a life sentence would put a burden on the taxpayers. [12] The State utilized a model or drawing of the town of Sidon for witnesses to use to illustrate their testimon

1998In fact in one of the cases cited, Tucker v. Kemp, 762 F.2d 1480 (11th Cir.) vacated, 474 U.S. 1001 , 106 S.Ct. 517 , 88 L.Ed.2d 452 (1985), the Eleventh Circuit affirmed even though the prosecutor during a capital sentencing hearing discussed the infrequency of the district attorney's office seeking the death penalty, stated personal opinion concerning the defendant's chance for rehabilitation, and commented that a life sentence would put a burden on the taxpayers. [16] The State utilized a model or drawing of the town of Sidon for use by the witnesses to illustrate their testimony. [17] Jero

21998–1998
Bender v. Williamsport Area School District green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

1998In fact in one of the cases cited, Tucker v. Kemp, 762 F.2d 1480 (11th Cir.) vacated on other grounds 474 U.S. 1001 , 106 S.Ct. 517 , 88 L.Ed.2d 452 (1985), the Eleventh Circuit affirmed even though the prosecutor during a capital sentencing hearing discussed the infrequency of the district attorney's office seeking the death penalty, stated personal opinion concerning the defendant's chance for rehabilitation, and commented that a life sentence would put a burden on the taxpayers. [12] The State utilized a model or drawing of the town of Sidon for witnesses to use to illustrate their testimon

1998In fact in one of the cases cited, Tucker v. Kemp, 762 F.2d 1480 (11th Cir.) vacated, 474 U.S. 1001 , 106 S.Ct. 517 , 88 L.Ed.2d 452 (1985), the Eleventh Circuit affirmed even though the prosecutor during a capital sentencing hearing discussed the infrequency of the district attorney's office seeking the death penalty, stated personal opinion concerning the defendant's chance for rehabilitation, and commented that a life sentence would put a burden on the taxpayers. [16] The State utilized a model or drawing of the town of Sidon for use by the witnesses to illustrate their testimony. [17] Jero

21998–1998
Enmund v. Florida green
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

1998In fact in one of the cases cited, Tucker v. Kemp, 762 F.2d 1480 (11th Cir.) vacated, 474 U.S. 1001 , 106 S.Ct. 517 , 88 L.Ed.2d 452 (1985), the Eleventh Circuit affirmed even though the prosecutor during a capital sentencing hearing discussed the infrequency of the district attorney's office seeking the death penalty, stated personal opinion concerning the defendant's chance for rehabilitation, and commented that a life sentence would put a burden on the taxpayers. [16] The State utilized a model or drawing of the town of Sidon for use by the witnesses to illustrate their testimony. [17] Jero

1998In fact in one of the cases cited, Tucker v. Kemp, 762 F.2d 1480 (11th Cir.) vacated, 474 U.S. 1001 , 106 S.Ct. 517 , 88 L.Ed.2d 452 (1985), the Eleventh Circuit affirmed even though the prosecutor during a capital sentencing hearing discussed the infrequency of the district attorney's office seeking the death penalty, stated personal opinion concerning the defendant's chance for rehabilitation, and commented that a life sentence would put a burden on the taxpayers. [16] The State utilized a model or drawing of the town of Sidon for use by the witnesses to illustrate their testimony. [17] Jero

11998–1998
Turner v. State green
miss · 1990
1 sentence

1998See Mackbee v. State, 575 So.2d 16 (Miss.1990); Turner v. State, 573 So.2d 657 (Miss.1990).

11998–1998
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

1986In discussing errors claimed to have occurred during the sentencing phase, the Eleventh Circuit wrote in Mitchell v. Kemp, supra , the following: In any event, errors by counsel at a capital sentencing hearing require reversal of the sentence only if "there is a reasonable probability that, absent the errors, the sentencer — including an appellate court, to the extent it independently reweighs the evidence — would have concluded that the balance of aggravating and mitigating circumstances did not warrant death." 466 U.S. at ___ , 104 S.Ct. at 2069, 80 L.Ed.2d at 698 . 762 F.2d at 889 .

1986In discussing errors claimed to have occurred during the sentencing phase, the Eleventh Circuit wrote in Mitchell v. Kemp, supra , the following: In any event, errors by counsel at a capital sentencing hearing require reversal of the sentence only if "there is a reasonable probability that, absent the errors, the sentencer — including an appellate court, to the extent it independently reweighs the evidence — would have concluded that the balance of aggravating and mitigating circumstances did not warrant death." 466 U.S. at ___ , 104 S.Ct. at 2069, 80 L.Ed.2d at 698 . 762 F.2d at 889 .

11986–1986
William \Billy\" Mitchell v. Ralph Kemp green
· 1985
1 sentence

1986In discussing errors claimed to have occurred during the sentencing phase, the Eleventh Circuit wrote in Mitchell v. Kemp, supra , the following: In any event, errors by counsel at a capital sentencing hearing require reversal of the sentence only if "there is a reasonable probability that, absent the errors, the sentencer — including an appellate court, to the extent it independently reweighs the evidence — would have concluded that the balance of aggravating and mitigating circumstances did not warrant death." 466 U.S. at ___ , 104 S.Ct. at 2069, 80 L.Ed.2d at 698 . 762 F.2d at 889 .

11986–1986

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 99-19-101 (8) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 99-19-105 (8) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-79 (7) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-19 (6) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 13-5-1 (4) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 99-15-47 (4) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 99-19-103 (4) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 13-1-77 (3) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 99-19-81 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

IL 242 (1983–2024) TN 138 (1991–2026) LA 43 (1978–2018) MD 24 (1983–2018) NC 24 (1990–2024) OH 16 (1985–2023) AL 13 (1995–2024) PA 13 (1987–2019) CO 13 (1984–2005) MS 12 (1984–2023) NJ 11 (1984–1999) TX 11 (1979–2018) OK 10 (1995–2018) CA 9 (1988–2023) CT 9 (1994–2016) FL 8 (1982–2020) IN 6 (1980–2024) SC 4 (1993–2018) NV 4 (1987–2015) UT 4 (2010–2014) ID 4 (1998–2015) AZ 4 (1991–2016) KS 3 (1998–2017) WI 3 (2002–2026) VA 3 (2024–2024) DE 3 (1992–2000) NE 3 (1990–2003) WA 2 (1984–2000) KY 2 (2004–2008) NM 2 (2019–2019)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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