Weekly Crime Poll: Duncan Allowed to Represent Himself

A man facing the death penalty for kidnapping Dylan and Shasta Groene and killing Dylan will be allowed to represent himself during his federal death penalty hearing. U.S. District Judge Edward Lodge ruled that Joseph Edward Duncan III is competent to act as his own attorney during the proceeding.

Poll: Does having the defendant acting as his own attorney unduly influence a death penalty jury?

1) Yes
2) No
3) Undecided

Background:

• Duncan Allowed to Represent Himself
  
• Crime and Punishment Weekly Polls

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