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January 31, 2005
Continued Connecticut capital commotion
As well covered by the blogs Kirby's Reports and Three Generations, Connecticut has hit a major roadblock in its efforts to have the first execution in the Northeast in 40+ years. This AP story provides all the details, including the fact that now, under state law, the execution cannot be scheduled for at least a month after a 
new warrant is issued.
As evidenced by posts here and here at Crime & Federalism, Norm Pattis is not too pleased with these developments. TalkLeft appears pleased. I continue to wonder how much time, money and energy has been expended on litigation concerning this one sad, but symbolic, case.
UPDATE: The New York Times has the latest news on the case here.
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I am emailing you in regards to my younger brother 45 years old was caught in Bridgeport, Ct. with a pound of marijuna in his car. He does not sell it ! It is for personal use / self medication. He is a good person with a job and takes care of a elderly women. My question is what are the sentencing guidelines for this type of situation ? He is out on bail going through the process and is going to rehab, etc. Going to jail will not help him, or society this is his wakeup call. He does have a lawyer but I am not impressed up to this point.
Thanks
Steve
Posted by: Stephen Repko | May 30, 2005 12:03:52 PM
