Is there a common formula for a judge to sentence a convicted person to death? What exactly does he/she say?
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1.) Only certain crimes are eligible for the death penalty. The jury must first find the defendant guilty of an eligible crime (with aggrivating factors if required by the state).\n\n2.) To my knowledge, all states as well as the federal government require a jury to vote unanimously for the death penalty. This is why prospective jurors are asked if they would apply the death penalty if it was called for by law.
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Ask them for trial dates.  Understand that serious trial (rape, murder) takes a long time.  There are many parts to the trial and sentencing.  I would start off with sentencing.  You see the inmate and the judge.  You will hear comments from the victim and his/her family, and the inmate's family and friends.  After that, the judge gives the final sentence and the inmate is taken away.\n\nIf you want to see a less drawn out trial, check out the municipal court and see a DUI case.  It usually only last a day.
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Technically it still does for treason!\n\nThis is so easy a subject to generalise about and so difficult to be case-by-case specific.\n\nIt does seem illogical to keep someone in prison until they die but it also seems illogical to do it as a deterrent for other people (isn't that killing someone for someone else's crime they have yet to commit).\n\nI have to be honest and say that I have heard of cases where I would have no problem if the person was executed but the line is very difficult to specify.\n\nMaybe not having it is an honour we should hold up rather than a burden to bear.\n\nPeace out.
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Death Sentence = Capital Punishment
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I dont believe in the death penalty because I dont believe a government should decide when to end a life especially when more often than not, the accused doesnt have enough money to afford any decent defense.  Besides even people who are obviously guilty have the right to life only God may take it when he feels the time is right.  Life in jail is the only solution.  Remember just like in the Animal Kingdom, the strong prey on the weak so someone who leads a criminal life will ultimately offend a bigger fish.
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#1 (No BS Solution)\n\nDude gets convicted on 1 September and recieves the death penalty.\n\nCourt sends him to the clink and sets the execution date for 1 September of the next year.\n\nCourt appoints a RETIRED JUDGE to be the appeals Judge.  He has access to  his own courtroom 24/7.  (If he wants to get his retirement, he has to take these cases.  We could keep a roster of the old geezers).\n\nNO MORE DELAYS!!!\n\nDefense counsel can go nuts, claim what they want, whine cry, present evidence, call witnesses, whatever.\n\nGive the dude exclusive rights to pursue all the crap that now takes 20 years.\n\nIf he comes up with something, his personal Judge can now delay to consider, order another trial, overturn the verdict, whatever is fair.\n\n1 September, if there are no changes, execute him.\n\n1 Year, all the appeals you want, be fair, fry soon if you lose.
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In most jurisdictions, almost every state, the crime is a state crime.  The punishment is either life imprisonment or some form of that like 30 years to life OR death.  The number of years for being in prison may vary, state to state.  Mostly today, society is gearing towards life without the possibility of parole.  That means being in prison for the rest of one's life.
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Three different steps. First, the plea. This determines whether a trial is necessary. Second, the conviction. This occurs either as a result of pleading guilty, or if convicted of the crime.\n\nThe third step is sentencing. Many prosecutors are willing to accept a guilty plea, often to a lesser sentence, to save the time and cost of having the trial. In such plea bargains, one part of the bargain is often the sentence that will be served. But that sentence agreement is made with the prosecutor, not the court.\n\nSometimes, even a guilty plea will not allow for a plea bargain, and the case will proceed directly to sentencing. If there is not a plea bargain, and there is convication at trial, then sentencing is still the final step. \n\nIn the end, the sentence is based on what the laws of the state mandate for whatever the particular crime is. In many states, judges often have very little say in what the sentence will be, based on the conviction. It's all determined by the state laws. \n\nSometimes there is some descretion for the judge, but never in a capitol (death penalty) case. In such situations, unless there is an agreement as to sentencing with the prosecution, the determination of death or not is made by the jury, not by the judge.
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This site seems to outline it very specifically.\n\nAlthough I didn't read too far, it might be referring to a certain case.  Take a look-see.\n\nThe second one looks better, I think.\n\n10-20 years imprisonment, death if they take a life.   If less than $100 is taken, then less than 10 years if noone was injured.
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Too many issues to open that can of worms. However, there are some loopholes in the current system, for example it may be possible to bring different charges for the same crime like manslaughter instead of murder, depends on your luck with the judge since much of law today is judicial discretion & bench precedent. It a person gets off and then confesses (on tape, provable), if that person testified at the trial and said they were innocent, s/he could be charged with perjury among other things. It would be very foolish to confess though, because even if the person gets off legally, there are still civil lawsuits and consequences that are not so easily dismissed.
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I am in law enforcement in Maine. The punishment depends on a number of things, including the discretion of the court, your criminal history and the nature of the crime. I encourage you to call the (non-emergency line of) your local police department and you can ask anonymously what sentence that statute holds. I will tell you that officers HATE to take these calls, because there is such a variance from crime to crime and person to person, so you won't get a specific answer, only a possibility.
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meaning that the individuals punishment should fit the crime committed..
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I'm sure there's a minimum and maximum sentence... and those would likely be dependant on the laws of the state.  Most states are probably similar, but you should consult with the laws of the state you are in.  \n\nIn actuality, the number of years you would get if convicted would be determined by the judge at sentencing time.  It would be no more than the maximum sentence.. unless there were more charges or multiple counts.
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Life in prison or death penalty..
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Suicide is never honorable\nIt is a cowards choice\n5 to 10 years is nothing\nAnd Courts are notoriously lenient\nI would bet no time at all after a sentence of three suspended\nWait and see and appeal the sentence if needed\n\n\nFifty bucks to a donut ( Krispy Kreme glazed )says you do less than 90 days on weekends if any at all\n- I will be here so e-mail me or respond to my questions to collect if I am wrong\n\nSee you at the donut house after court\n- your buying I bet
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I read a portion of the transcript where the judge gives his justifications for sentencing this person as a juvenile rather than an adult.  I cannot reconcile the judge's reasoning with his statements of the law.  I see no reason why this kids shouldn't have been sentenced as an adult.  Instead of life in jail, he will be out by the time he is 21.
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It depends on Who would do the arrest, Who would make the judgment and Who would execute the decisions!\n\nWhy an I asking? Because the results greatly depend on the above!