Wednesday, March 5, 2003
Demetris Omarr Thomas v. State of Florida

No.00-1092, 01-166 & 01-837

Duval, Manatee & Okaloosa Counties and Statewide Impact


The United States Supreme Court ruled that executing mentally retarded offenders constitutes cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth Amendment. These cases were consolidated for discussion of the effect of that ruling in Florida and in these cases.