Capital crimes are punishable by death. Murder of a Law Enforcement officer, murder in a particular gruesome or heinous nature. Murder during the commission of a crime etc.
It largely depends on the legislation of the country. What may be considered a 'capital' crime in one country may not be in another. There are many countries that have abolished capital punishment completely.
Murder is punishable by death in 32 states. Aggravating factors can take the crime from life in prison to execution.
certain capital offenses, murder, and in some cases rape or sexual assault of a child, depending on the child's age
Death penalty is also known as capital punishment; a crime that may be punished by capital punishment is a capital offense.
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Felony results in imprisonment. A Capital Crime, which is a type of felony, can result in the death sentence.
Murder.
A felony is a serious crime that is typically punishable by imprisonment for more than one year, or by death. These offenses are more severe than misdemeanors and can have lasting consequences for individuals convicted of them.
Any crime that is punishable by death for blacks is also punishable by death for whites.
It is a death-penalty offense.
It is a death-penalty offense.
It is a death-penalty offense.
A felony was originally defined as a crime punishable by death and/or the loss of all rights and property.
Capital crime?
A less serious crime that is punishable by short jail sentence or a small fine is called a misdemeanor. An example of a misdemeanor is driving while under a suspended license.
There are only TWO types of crimes. Misdemeanors - punishable by UP TO one year in jail - AND - Felonies - which are punishable by MORE THAN one year in prison.
Misdameanor is a term often used to describe the scenario in the question.