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How long before the judge has to make a decision in a death penalty sentening appeal?

The Rosendo Rodriguez appeal finished testimony like two weeks ago. What's the hold-up?

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  • 9 years ago
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    Pretty much no time limit.

    Appellate decisions take a LOT longer than 2 weeks as they require a written decision. Plus, there is no real rush. Either the appeal is rejected and the death penalty stands, or it is granted, and the sentence is modified to life in prison. Either way, no rush as the defendant really has nowhere to go.

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