Introduction: The Past, Present, and Future of Effective Defense Representation In Capital Cases

Authors

Eric M. Freedman, Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra UniversityFollow

Abstract

An introduction is presents in which the author discusses various reports within the journal on topics including advice for U.S. attorneys on how to effectively represent criminal defendants in capital punishment cases, prosecutorial decision making, and performance standards for U.S. lawyers.

Recommended Citation

Freedman, Eric M. (2015) "Introduction: The Past, Present, and Future of Effective Defense Representation In Capital Cases," Hofstra Law Review: Vol. 43: Iss. 3, Article 4.
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.law.hofstra.edu/hlr/vol43/iss3/4