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Eligible For Execution: The Story Of The Daryl Atkins Case
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This Riveting And Enlightening Narrative Unfolds On The Night Of August 16, 1996, With The Brutal And Senseless Murder Of Eric Nesbitt, A Young Man Stationed At Langley Air Force Base, At The Hands Of 18Yearold Daryl Atkins. Over The Course Of More Than A Decade, Atkinss Case Has Bounced Between The Lowest And The Highest Levels Of The Judicial System. Found Guilty And Then Sentenced To Death In 1998 For Nesbitts Murder, The Atkins Case Was Then Taken Up In 2002 By The U.S. Supreme Court. The Issue Before The Justices: Given Daryl Atkinss Mental Retardation, Would His Execution Constitute Cruel And Unusual Punishment, In Violation Of The Eighth Amendment? A 63 Vote Said Yes.Daryl Atkinss Situation Was Far From Being Resolved Though. Prosecutors Claimed That Atkins Failed To Meet The Statutory Definition Of Mental Retardation And Reinstituted Procedures To Carry Out His Death Sentence. Back In Circuit Court, The Jury Returned Its Verdict: Daryl Atkins Was Not Retarded. Atkinss Attorneys Promptly Filed A Notice Of Appeal, And The Case Continues Today.Drawing On Interviews With Key Participants; Direct Observation Of The Hearings; And Close Examination Of Court Documents, Transcripts, And Press Accounts, Thomas G. Walker Provides Readers With A Rare View Of The Entire Judicial Process. Never Losing Sight Of The Stakes In A Death Penalty Case, He Explains Each Step In Atkinss Legal Journey From The Interactions Of Local Law Enforcement, To The Decisionmaking Process Of The State Prosecutor, To The Supreme Courts Ruling, And Beyond. Walker Sheds Light On How Legal Institutions And Procedures Work In Real Lifeand How They Are All Interrelatedto Help Students Better Understand Constitutional Issues, The Courts, And The Criminal Justice System. Throughout, Walker Also Addresses How Disability, Race, And Other Key Demographic And Social Issues Affect The Case And Societys Views On The Death Penalty.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Eligible for Execution'? A: The book discusses the Daryl Atkins case, focusing on the legal battles surrounding his execution for the murder of Eric Nesbitt, particularly regarding issues of mental retardation and the Eighth Amendment.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Eligible for Execution' is Thomas G. Walker.
- Q: When was 'Eligible for Execution' published? A: The book was published on July 15, 2008.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 302 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the book? A: The book explores themes such as the death penalty, the judicial process, mental health issues, and how demographic factors like disability and race influence perceptions of justice.
- Q: Does the book include real-life accounts or interviews? A: Yes, the book includes interviews with key participants and observations of court hearings, providing a detailed view of the judicial process.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students studying law? A: Yes, the book is designed to help students better understand constitutional issues, the legal system, and the intricacies of criminal justice.
- Q: What type of reader would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in law, criminal justice, and social issues related to the death penalty will find this book particularly insightful.
- Q: Is 'Eligible for Execution' a factual account? A: Yes, the book provides a factual narrative based on court documents, interviews, and historical context surrounding the Atkins case.