Arizona Supreme Court Affirms Death Sentence

Posted by emily on July 01, 2011
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This morning the Arizona Supreme Court affirmed the death sentence in State v. Styers.  Justice Hurwitz dissented, finding the case should be remanded for a jury sentencing.  Notably, both the majority and the dissent believe the 9th Circuit incorrectly granted relief after finding the Arizona Supreme Court had committed a Tennard violation.

2011-07-01 Styers Opinion

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