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Life: what a beautiful choice (Brian Nichols edition)

By Karl R. Keys, Esq.

DPIC a few days ago released its year in review.  From this lawywer’s perspective, it missed THE lead story of the year, no case is unwinnable, no client beyond mercy. Following the stunning life verdict earlier this year in the State of Texas v. Juan Quintero, a second, possibly even more stunning life verdict, was obtained today in State of Georgia v. Brian Nichols. Nichols “rose to infamy when he escaped from custody during his rape trial on March 11, 2005, and murdered the judge, the court reporter and a sheriff?s deputy. After he escaped, he murdered a off-duty federal agent that night.” AJC notes: Michael Mears, a professor at Atlanta?s John Marshall Law School, a long time friend of the site, and who has defended innumerable capital cases notes: ?If Brian Nichols does not receive the death penalty, how is the Georgia Supreme Court going to allow any other death penalty stand that involves the murder of a police officer or court official?? Mears asked...continue to full post

Full post as published by Capital Defense Weekly on December 12, 2008 (boomark / email).