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Enmund v. Florida

Significance



The Supreme Court's decision in this case stands out as one of the more liberal opinions of the Court for cases involving the death sentence of a person who did not actually attempt or intend to kill the victim. Because the state conceded that it could not prove that Enmund attempted or intended to kill the victim, the Court reversed the lower courts' rulings. However, the Supreme Court ruled differently in later cases, indicating that the Court has grown less lenient over the years.



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Law Library - American Law and Legal InformationNotable Trials and Court Cases - 1981 to 1988Enmund v. Florida - Significance, The Facts Of The Crime, The Legal Process, Degree Of Responsibility, Implications Of Decision