wohl

Senator Wohl



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Senator Daphne Wohl was elected into office in 2004, her first term in office for the wonderful state of Wisconsin. She attended Wisconsin University, and later attended Harvard Law School and passed the bar in 1995. She is known for her campaign against capital punishment and junior lawyers for human rights program (JLHR). ======



111th Congress

1st Session Expressing a need to give equal quality representation to criminals on death row.
 * H. RES. 1064 **

**In the house of representatives.**

Cosponsors:

Resolution:

Provide quality representation to criminals facing possible capital punishment sentence.

Whereas in a state where sentencing is possible.

Whereas it is not a case in federal courts.

Whereas the defendant qualifies for low-income benefits.

A Bill:
 * Section 1. SHORT TITLE**

The act may be called, “Providing Quality Representation” bill


 * Sec 2. FUNDING FOR CAPITAL REPRESENTATION PROGRAM**

1) Providing grants to states for separate representation program a. Representing death row cases 1) Programs must monitor history and experiences of lawyers a. Aiming for:  i. Lawyers who have passed the bar and tests  ii. Lawyers with (years of) experience  iii. Lawyers specially trained in capital punishment cases and courts  iv. Lawyers with no (or reformed) previous ‘marks’ of penalty
 * Sec 3. PROGRAMS**