Death knell for Death Row?

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Factors suggesting waning publi support for capital punishment are discussed, with both sides sharing concerns about class and race bias, the execution of juveniles and the mentally impaired, and the high risk of executing the innocent.

States, Public opinion, Capital punishment

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Deadly race cards? U.S. Supreme Court overturns Texas death sentence after expert testifies race can predict future threat

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Issues regarding the accuracy of criminal behavior predictions are discussed.One expert states that a qualified person with all the information can predict such behavior with some certainty, but that conclusions about an individual should not follow from general information about one group.

Criminal behavior, Prediction of, Prediction of criminal behavior, Testimony, Discrimination in criminal justice administration, Criminal justice discrimination

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Time to listen up; expert says what you hear can be as important as what you say

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The importance of better mastering of the listening skill for lawyers and people in general is discussed. The different types of listeners and the reasons listeners tune out a speaker are among the things discussed.

Legal services, Attorneys, Offices of Lawyers, Social aspects, Management, Lawyers, Listening

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