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To: hoosierskypilot; aculeus; general_re; BlueLancer; Poohbah
In filing a motion to dismiss, defense attorneys argued that the Virginia death penalty law is unconstitutionally vague. The law allows a jury to impose the death penalty if it finds that a defendant's crime is "outrageously or wantonly vile" or that the defendant would commit future crimes that "would constitute a continuing serious threat to society."

Not the least bit vague, and a perfect fit for these defendants.

4 posted on 02/13/2003 6:59:16 AM PST by dighton
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my opinion: the lawyer is just throwing all the manure he can up against the wall to see what sticks.
5 posted on 02/13/2003 7:08:36 AM PST by el_texicano
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