Palmer, Louis J., Jr., 1956-

The death penalty in the United States : a complete guide to federal and state laws / Louis J. Palmer, Jr. - Second edition. - viii, 390 pages ; 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 378-382) and index.

"This new edition includes 13 new chapters. Areas covered by some of the new chapters include Capital felon's defense team; Habeas corpus, coram nobis and section 1983 proceedings; the Innocence protection act and post-conviction DNA testing; Challenging the death sentence under racial justice acts; Inhabited American territories and capital punishment; and the Costs of capital punishment"--

9780786476602 0786476605

2013037330


Capital punishment--United States.

KF9725 / .P35 2014

345.73/0773