Summary
The Ninth Circuit granted sentencing relief, determining that trial counsel had provided ineffective assistance by failing to introduce substantial mitigating evidence detailing Andrews's history of abusive upbringing and trauma. This decision mandates a new penalty phase.
Summary
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals determined that Andrews's sentence should be reconsidered. The court found that the lawyer at the original trial did not effectively present important evidence. This evidence concerned Andrews's difficult childhood and the trauma experienced, which could have led to a lighter sentence. As a result, a new hearing is required to decide the penalty.
Summary
The Ninth Circuit court decided that Andrews should receive a new sentencing hearing. The court found that the trial lawyer did not effectively represent Andrews during the original trial. This was because the lawyer failed to present significant evidence about Andrews' abusive childhood and past trauma, which could have helped reduce the sentence. Therefore, a new part of the trial will be held to determine the appropriate penalty.
Summary
A court called the Ninth Circuit helped Andrews. The court decided that Andrews's first lawyer did not do a good job. The lawyer did not share important facts about Andrews's difficult childhood and past troubles. These facts could have helped to lessen the punishment. Because of this, Andrews will have a new court session to decide the punishment again.