Opinion · Supreme Court of the United States

In re Weigang

In re Weigang, 462 U.S. 1117 (1983)

Type
Opinion
Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Jurisdiction
Federal
Date
1983-06-13
Topic
general

How later courts describe this case

  • court first determines whether mitigating factors exist and then whether they are sufficiently substantial to call for leniency in light of the aggravating factors
  • rare that improper instruction will require reversal absent objection

Citator

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Petitions for writs of mandamus denied.