Sentence examples for arguing against execution from inspiring English sources

In the same ruling, however, the court said that Mr Penry should have a new trial, arguing that the jury had failed to consider his mental retardation as a factor arguing against execution.

It remains to be seen whether Mr. al-'Owhali will, in the end, allow his lawyers to deliver a closing argument, or, if he is convicted of trying to carry out the suicide attack, prevent them from arguing against execution.

Arguing against the executions - successfully - was one Diodotus.

Abbott continued to argue against the execution on Friday, saying Chan and Sukumaran's rehabilitation had made them a "weapon against drugs".

Lawyers for John B. Taylor, who was found guilty in the Wendy's massacre, called five witnesses to the stand yesterday to argue against his execution and in favor of a life sentence.

If she is convicted, Sante's two sons are the only close relatives still alive who could argue against her execution.

Attorneys for Jones and Williams, arguing against the death penalty, had said that the two men had underlying medical conditions which were likely to make execution more painful or impact the effectiveness of the three-drug lethal injection cocktail.

Mencius, however, was not arguing against profit.

Others arguing against euro bonds include Austria, Finland and the Netherlands.

Fourth, who is the author arguing against?

This year you're arguing against it.