Pennsylvania v. Ramtahal

Appellant David Ramtahal appealed his death sentence following his first-degree murder, conspiracy, possession of an instrument of crime and robbery convictions. On appeal to the Supreme Court, Appellant argued that: (1) the evidence was insufficient to convict him of first-degree murder; (2) the verdict was contrary to the weight of the evidence; (3) the trial court abused its discretion in limiting cross-examination of a prosecution witness; and (4) a new penalty hearing is warranted because the jury failed to specify what considerations prompted it to find the mitigating circumstance codified by law. Finding that None of Appellants claims merited relief, the Supreme Court found that Appellant's sentence was supported by sufficient evidence, including the aggravating factors determined by the jury. Accordingly, the Court affirmed Appellant's death sentence. View "Pennsylvania v. Ramtahal" on Justia Law