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Criminal

Feb. 4, 2005

Court Orders Review of Santa Clara Death Case

Daily Journal Web Excluxive - SAN FRANCISCO - The California Supreme Court ordered a review of a 1988 death sentence Wednesday focusing on allegations that the defendant's trial lawyer was so addled by a drinking problem that he couldn't properly prepare for the crucial penalty phase.

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By Peter Blumberg
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        SAN FRANCISCO - The California Supreme Court ordered a review of a 1988 death sentence Wednesday focusing on allegations that the defendant's trial lawyer was so addled by a drinking problem that he couldn't properly prepare for the cruc...

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