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Standard Summary
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Eric's Law requires impaneling a new jury when a death penalty jury fails to reach a unanimous sentencing recommendation, ensuring clear verdicts in capital cases.
Key Points
- 1Mandates new jury when original jury cannot reach unanimous sentencing decision
- 2Applies to death penalty cases with hung sentencing juries
- 3Court must impose non-death sentence if second jury also deadlocks
- 4Requires motion by government attorney
- 5Ensures clear resolution in capital sentencing proceedings
Impact Areas
Federal death penalty casesJury selection and proceduresCriminal justice systemCapital punishment administration
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