Herrera v. Collins: Assuming the Constitution Prohibits the Execution of an Innocent Person, Is the Needle Worth the Search?

Authors

Phaedra Tanner

Abstract

In the thirty-six states with capital punishment statutes, there are presently 2774 inmates on death row On average, these prisoners will spend eight years on death row awaiting execution while challenging their sentences. This extended delay is not surprising considering the multiple levels of appeal available. State prisoners may challenge their sentence on direct appeal, state, and federal habeas corpus petitions.

Recommended Citation

Tanner, Phaedra (1994) "Herrera v. Collins: Assuming the Constitution Prohibits the Execution of an Innocent Person, Is the Needle Worth the Search?," Utah Law Review: Vol. 1994: No. 3, Article 7.
Available at: https://dc.law.utah.edu/ulr/vol1994/iss3/7