State v. Maestas
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Defendant was charged with aggravated murder and aggravated burglary. After being tried and convicted on both charges, he was sentenced to death. On appeal, Defendant raised numerous arguments concerning his convictions, the imposition of the death penalty, and Utah's death penalty scheme. Defendant's arguments included (1) jury issues, (2) evidence and arguments in the guilt phase of the trial, (3) challenges regarding the death penalty exemption hearing, (4) evidence and arguments in the penalty phase, (5) constitutional challenges to Utah's death penalty scheme, and (6) claims of cumulative error. The Supreme Court rejected each of Defendant's arguments and affirmed Defendants' convictions and sentence.
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