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MA Convicted Car-Jacker And Murderer Fights Conviction, Blaming Lawyers In Federal Court

By Altman & Altman

The Death Penalty has long been a controversial issue. Nowhere is that more true than in good ol? Massachusetts. You see, the Commonwealth, like most states, has two criminal justice systems running through it ? state and federal. The crime of murder, which often carries capital punishment sentences, is usually handled in state court. In state court, there is no death penalty. However, in federal court, there is. Depending on the circumstances, however, some murders are handled in federal court. Gary S. (hereinafter, the "Defendant") got his murder and carjacking convictions in federal court. The sentence? Ah, well, there is the rub. The Defendant, originally of Abington, was convicted for his violent felonies seven years ago. The events apparently took place back in 2001...continue to full post

Full post as published by Boston Criminal lawyer Blog on August 30, 2010 (boomark / email).