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ORAL PRESENTATION Candice-Dionne Jordan 0507195 Module title: Comparative legal systems Module code: LA1850 25% overall module grade 1. In Furman v. Georgia 408 U.S. 238 (1972) the defendant Furman entered a home at night in an attempt to burgle it. During the attempt Furman was discovered by a member of the family, as he tried to leave the scene, he tripped and fell, which resulted in his firearm going off and the family member being shot through a closed door. Awaiting his trial Furman was committed to the Georgia State Hospital for a psychiatric examination, where the staff came to the conclusion that Mr Furman's mental deficiency was mild to moderate and he suffers psychotic episodes associated with convulsive disorder, however they stated at present Mr Furman knows right from wrong and is able to cooperate with counsel. Furman was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. In Gregg v. Georgia 428 U.S. 153 (1976) the petitioner...

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