Elisabeth Semel Raises Concerns about Death Penalty Costs

The Press-Enterprise, February 20, 2009 by Duane W. Gang and Tammy J. McCoy
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UC Berkeley law professor Elisabeth Semel said judicial resources should be considered when seeking the death penalty. “All decisions have to be made with greater restraint,” she said. “Under even normal circumstances, fiscal responsibility is an issue.”