Intellectual Disability and the Death Penalty

No literature considers this many cases post Atkins. The book finishes by examining the capital punishment landscape after Atkins, yet another topic not heavily researched. Legal scholars would be wise to read Intellectual Disability and the Death Penalty as it can assist in understanding both the law and the culture surrounding the death penalty. This is an important book best suited for anyone generally interested in issues related to capital punishment in the U.S. Summing Up: Essential. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals. * Choice * This highly useful reference deserves a place on the bookshelf of every capital defense lawyer and mitigation specialist, regardless of whether they suspect a current client meets the criteria for intellectual disability. . . . The authors are well-known and respected practitioners in their respective fields. . . . Their 2018 joint effort is a solid introduction to the subject of intellectual disability in death penalty cases . . . especially for those seeking a concise introduction, with some advanced discussions of the state of the law as well as the state of affairs in the assessment of intellectual disability, this volume will be an essential part of their preparation. The book is disarmingly small in size--and therefore a convenient source to take to court or hearings. It is a readable and authoritative introduction to the complex subject of intellectual disability and therefore essential reading for capital defense teams before they begin consulting experts on the subject or deciding whether to raise the claim . . . this book is well worth the investment. It is one of those volumes to which any active capital defender should have access. * National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers *