State v. Santiago

Summary

The court denied the state's motion for argument and reconsideration after the court had held in the underlying case that the death penalty was unconstitutional under the state constitution. The dissent argues that the state was denied basic procedural due process because the majority addressed unraised issues and extra-record materials without giving the state notice or an opportunity to respond. The dissent would have granted the motion and limited review to the defendant's claims. No separate opinions were provided.