1.   But in the sentencing phase of the case, he again presented evidence of mental impairment as a mitigating factor.

2.   But if Whitehurst were to be charged with another killing, experts said, it could influence a jury in the sentencing phase of the death penalty case.

3.   Closing arguments in the sentencing phase of the trial were expected to begin Friday morning, and the jury was expected to get the case by the afternoon.

4.   Even before the sentencing phase of the trial began, defense lawyers had argued to stop the proceedings.

5.   He also testified during the sentencing phase about how the loss of his father had devastated his family.

6.   If the judge ruled against the defendant, defense lawyers could raise the issue in the sentencing phase, and a finding of retardation would require a unanimous jury.

7.   In a clear victory for prosecutors, the bill would greatly restrict the number of cases where judges could impanel new juries for the sentencing phase of a case.

8.   In final arguments during the sentencing phase this afternoon, the defense urged the jury to consider probation, saying Ms. Saldivar was not a threat.

9.   In the ruling this week, Yohn found that the jury had been improperly instructed in the sentencing phase.

10.   In the sentencing phase of a trial, the bill would have asked jurors to decide whether a defendant was retarded.