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The death penalty has been around for as long as humanity has required justice. One can find reference to it in the earliest of recorded histories.
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How long has the death penalty been around in the US?
since America was started. it was brought with the first colonists. this is because Britain had the death penalty (public hangings were a normal part of life back in the day, it counted as entertainment). so basically, America has always had the death penalty, and that's the reason its still around, because its sort of our history.
How long has the death penalty used and where?
It's been used since ancient times.
How long has Charles Manson been on death row?
California outlawed the death penalty in 1972. He is now serving a life sentence.
How long does the death penalty last for a University?
The Death Penalty changes from case to case but is a minimum of 5 years
When did the death penalty start?
Impossible question to answer. People have been being put to death for violating society's rules long before recorded history ever began.
How long ago did Massachusetts have the death penalty?
Not since 1947.
How many states were there when the death penalty started?
There were the original 13 states, although the death penalty was established in the US long before the US was a separate nation.
Should the death penalty be mandatory for all first degree murders convictions?
No. There is a long and complex constitutional history on the death penalty, but quite simply, mandating the death penalty for any crime would be unconstitutional in the US. It would also be morally wrong.
Has anyone ever received the death penalty over marijuana in America?
No i do not believe so. However I do think that right after the stamp tax on it was made, when they first went to outlaw it someone what thrown in prison for over 50 years. wile possessing only a small amount.AnswerNo. The death penalty is only allowable for certain (capital) offenses. Currently, murder is the only crime for which states are actively using the death penalty as a punishment, although there has been some consideration given to giving the death penalty for rape.In the past, the death penalty was more common, and used for more crimes. Public hangings and lynchings were common through the civil war. However, marijuana was not illegal until long after the "civilization" of the death penalty.
Does monumental life pay out at death or hoe long do you get the run around its been 7 weeks now?
how long
How long been Christianity been around?
Since 1 A.D. Christ's death was what made the change in the calendar.
Who invented the death penalty?
For tens of thousands of years, some acts could result in your being killed. It was so long ago, and so widespread, there is no way to name one person as the creator of the death penalty. Added: Briefly stated - people have been putting others to death for violating 'tribal rules' ever since prehistoric times.
