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A discussion on whether death penalty is a deterrent to murder?
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∙ 14y ago
I do not think that the death penalty is much of a deterrent, but is a fact that murderers who are put to death will kill no one else, and will not have his miserable life supported at taxpayers' expense.
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Does the death penalty prevent future murders?
There is much discussion about whether the sentence of death deters people from murdering. It probably does for a certain set of people, but it is not measurable, as we do not know for how many people it is a deterrent. One truth is that the death penalty deters the ones that have been executed from killing again, especially among his or her inmates in prison.
Is the death penalty a good punishment for murder?
There are many arguments on both sides of the question, and I suspect that the side you come down on will depend as much on emotion and cultural background as on rationally weighing the facts. Given the incidence of murder in societies that have the death penalty, it is obviously not always a deterrent.
What are the myths concerning capital punishment?
Myth: The death penalty acts as a deterrent to future capital punishment. This is wrong because, simply, there is no empirical basis for the claim. Ironically, studies have shown that murder rates in non-death penalty states are lower than they are in states that actually enforce the death penalty.
Deter in a sentence?
People argue that the death penalty is not a deterrent to crime.
What is the penalty for attempting to kill someone but they dont die?
Attempted murder carries the same penalty as murder.
What is the penalty for felony-murder in ct?
Connecticut is one of the states that has a death penalty.
Should the death penalty be banned?
The decision to ban the death penalty is a complex and controversial issue. Some argue that it is a violation of human rights and that there is a risk of executing innocent individuals. Others believe it serves as a deterrent to serious crimes and provides a sense of justice for victims and their families. Ultimately, the debate continues as different countries and states make their own decisions on whether or not to abolish the death penalty.
What penalty applies for the Murder of an Aborigine?
It is the same as the murder of anyone else and depends on the circumstances and motivations.
What is the penalty for solicitation to murder if the murder was committed?
class 1 felony 20 years to life
What crimes does the death penalty commit to?
most likely murder
What is the sentence for complicity for murder?
The maximum penalty for the charge of complicity to murder is 25 years imprisonment. For first time offenders the likely penalty is imprisonment for a period of 6-9 years.
Are there death penalty in the us?
Yes, the states can decide whether or not to employ a death penalty. At the moment, 16 states have no death penalty (the most recent to join them was Illinois, who abolished it earlier this year). The federal government and military also have the power to execute people, but few murder cases are ever dealt with by the federal government.
