Many jurors in capital cases assume that the sentence they impose is only preliminary and nonbinding, since it will be reviewed and corrected, if necessary, by an appellate court.

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This is true. The sentence imposed by jurors in a capital case is subject to review and correction by an appellate court, but it is still a binding sentence until that review takes place.

Many Jurors in Capital Cases Assume That the Sentence They