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1: Must Read For Those Interested in the Death Penalty
Scott Sundby's book is a must read for anyone interested in the death penalty in the United States. It takes years of research by the Capital Jury Project and encapsulates it into two case studies. The cold statistics come to life as Sundby relates how different factors influence the life and death decisions that go on across America in death penalty trials through the eyes of each juror on the panel. A real eye opener. It should be required reading in every law school and for every lawyer who defends death penalty cases.
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2: Death Penalty Handbook
Anyone who is involved in "Death Penalty" cases as a Lawyer,Investigator or a Mitigation Specialist needs this book in their toolbox. It is simple to understand and it speaks to the most important people in the process,"The Jury".
No so-called "Jury Expert" in the world can provide the true insight this book does. After 20 years as both a Criminal Investigator and now a Defense Investigator,and 13 Death Penalty cases in the last 12 years,Sundby's book is a must. All the Attorneys I've recommended it to have thanked me.
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3: An absorbing, informative and important book
Sundby's book takes the reader beyond abstractions about how capital punishment decisions are made, and provides a rare and consistently fascinating account of how two actual juries reach their decisions. The book is filled with insights about the legal and emotional dynamics of the jury room and the courtroom in death penalty cases. It pulls off a couple of very difficult feats. It treats all the jurors interviewed with respect and understanding, and should be equally informative for those with strong feelings for or against the death penalty and for those who are undecided. In addition, it manages to convey quite a bit of valuable information about the death penalty and the criminal justice system in a way that should be accessible and interesting for those with or without a background in the law. In short, a must-read for anyone who wants a better understanding of the American system of capital punishment, or of jury decision-making in general.
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4: a bit dull
i think i learned as much by watching 12 angry men; its hard to make decisions, but this didn't take me any further.
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5: The Current System Of The Death Penalty In Most States
This current system as practiced in many states is inherently evil. The system screens out all potential jurors who have the wisdom to understand the fact that the death penalty should never be an option because it is evil and exploits our animal instinct for revenge and vengence. The government that murders one of its own people in revenge for a crime that may have been committed is a government unwilling to set a good example for its own citizens. It is a government that does not understand that this act of killing breeds disrespct for all of the potential goodness, wisdom and compassion that a proper government can bring to add to the quality of life for its citizens.
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