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SOTU IV: I also liked the hat tips to more DNA testing and special training for defense lawyers who try capital cases. Fact is, some lawyers are much, much more experienced/ intelligent / aggressive / concerned for the welfare of their clients than others. When the state puts a person’s life is at stake, it owes the accused more than the minimum requirement. Indeed, I wonder if “beyond a reasonable doubt” is high enough. The military just dramatically expanded the rights of capital defendants, and some states will not allow a death sentence if the conviction is based solely on eyewitness testimony. Those are some good starts. Hopefully, this won’t be forgotten.