Tison v. Arizona
Citation
481 U.S. 137 (1987)
Facts
Stub — to be completed.
Issue
Stub — to be completed.
Holding
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Rule
The Eighth Amendment does not categorically prohibit the death penalty for a felony murder defendant who did not kill, attempt to kill, or intend to kill, provided the defendant was a major participant in the underlying felony and acted with reckless indifference to human life.
Significance
Extended Enmund v. Florida; death penalty permissible for major participants in felonies who display reckless indifference to life even absent intent to kill.