International Law Section Podcast

Death and Treaties: Death Penalty Cases and Foreign Nationals

August 23, 2022 ILS Section of State Bar of Texas hosted by Richard Munoz; Music “Wanderer (Take 2)” by Admiral Bob (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Available at: http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/admiralbob77/62202 Ft: SackJo Season 1 Episode 6
Death and Treaties: Death Penalty Cases and Foreign Nationals
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International Law Section Podcast
Death and Treaties: Death Penalty Cases and Foreign Nationals
Aug 23, 2022 Season 1 Episode 6
ILS Section of State Bar of Texas hosted by Richard Munoz; Music “Wanderer (Take 2)” by Admiral Bob (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Available at: http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/admiralbob77/62202 Ft: SackJo

According to the Death Penalty Information Center, there are currently 103 foreign nationals under a sentence of death in the U.S.  What happens when a foreign national finds themselves face to face with the ultimate criminal penalty in the United States?  What entities are involved?  Which laws apply? How does this intersect with international treaties and extradition?

To help us understand the situation better, we have on the show today, Patrick F. McCann.  
Patrick is a retired former Navy officer, with both active and Reserve service.  He has served as the  President of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association and as a  Director of the Fort Bend County Criminal Lawyers Association.  He handles all manner of trial, appellate, and post-conviction matters at the state and federal level, including complex white collar and drug cases.  

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According to the Death Penalty Information Center, there are currently 103 foreign nationals under a sentence of death in the U.S.  What happens when a foreign national finds themselves face to face with the ultimate criminal penalty in the United States?  What entities are involved?  Which laws apply? How does this intersect with international treaties and extradition?

To help us understand the situation better, we have on the show today, Patrick F. McCann.  
Patrick is a retired former Navy officer, with both active and Reserve service.  He has served as the  President of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association and as a  Director of the Fort Bend County Criminal Lawyers Association.  He handles all manner of trial, appellate, and post-conviction matters at the state and federal level, including complex white collar and drug cases.