Harris County courts, in the post-Furman v. Georgia death penalty period, were more likely to hand down death sentences compared to other courts because the county had the financial resources to pursue capital punishment while other counties, fearful of losing funds, preferred life sentences.
Harris County courts, during the post-Furman v. Georgia period, had a higher rate of imposing death sentences compared to other courts because they were financially able to pursue capital punishment while other counties preferred life sentences due to financial concerns.