holding that McGowan's claim that electrocution constitutes cruel and unusual punishment is moot, because statute concerning method of execution has been amended
Summary of this case from Johnson v. StateNo. 07–11306.
2008-10-6
James McGOWAN, petitioner, v. ALABAMA.
Case below, 990 So.2d 931.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama denied.
holding that McGowan's claim that electrocution constitutes cruel and unusual punishment is moot, because statute concerning method of execution has been amended
Summary of this case from Johnson v. StateFull title:James McGOWAN, petitioner, v. ALABAMA.
Court:Supreme Court of the United States
Date published: Oct 6, 2008
See also Reynolds v. State, 114 So.3d 61 (Ala.Crim.App.2010); Morris v. State, 60 So.3d 326…
Johnson v. State”McGowan v. State, 990 So.2d 931, 969–70 (Ala.Crim.App.2003), cert. denied, McGowan v. Alabama, 555 U.S. 861,…