Opinion ID: 1563959
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Victim Impact Evidence as Causing the Death Sentence to be based on Caprice and Vague Factors

Text: In this argument, Appellant concedes that the trial court correctly charged the jury in accordance with this Court's case law regarding victim impact evidence. However, Appellant argues that the admission and consideration of victim impact evidence interjects an unconstitutionally vague and capricious factor into a jury deliberation process that must determine whether statutory aggravating factors outweigh mitigating factors. Appellant concedes that there is no Pennsylvania authority supporting his argument; [26] however, he raises this claim for the purpose of preserv[ing] it for federal review. Appellant's Brief at 80. Appellant did not object to the jury charge relating to this issue. Accordingly, Appellant's issue is waived. Pa.R.A.P. 302(a). Moreover, Appellant does not even appear to be asking this Court for relief with respect to this issue. See Appellant's Brief at 79-81. Certainly, none is warranted.