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Is a government court sentencing someone to death legitimate of illegitimate?
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∙ 11y ago
Execution, or capital punishment, as a form of punishment for a person who was convicted by a legitimate court has been used by most societies. Most countries have abolished it some have not. Some states in the United States have abolished it and some have not. Capital punishment is considered a controversial issue. In countries where human rights are not adhered to and all the citizens do not have equal rights under the law or execution is used for political purposes then it may be considered an illegitimate use of power.
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Is someone who points a gun at you and demands your money legitimate?
In general, armed robbery is against the law, and is illegitimate.
Is a government that courts sentences someone to death illegitimate?
Maybe, maybe not. It would require more specifics of the situation than just this to give a better answer.
How long does a judge have to sentence someone in a speedy trial?
"Speedy" trial does not apply to the sentencing portion of the trial.
Is it legitimate for a government court to sentence someone to death?
If doing so follows the constitution, laws, regulations, and statutes of the land, it is legitimate for a government court to sentences someone to death.Some may feel that a death sentence is murder or that taxation is a form of theft or even that corporal punishment, maiming or torture as punishment is a form of excessive cruelty. That would not negate the legitimacy of the government behavior if it falls within the laws of the government.That is why the United States constitution includes the Bill and the Eighth Amendment which forbids excessive bail and cruel or unusual punishment and the U.S., Supreme Court has decided that the death sentence is legitimate, but only under certain conditions.
Is it legitimate for a government court to sentences someone to death?
If doing so follows the constitution, laws, regulations, and statutes of the land, it is legitimate for a government court to sentences someone to death.Some may feel that a death sentence is murder or that taxation is a form of theft or even that corporal punishment, maiming or torture as punishment is a form of excessive cruelty. That would not negate the legitimacy of the government behavior if it falls within the laws of the government.That is why the United States constitution includes the Bill and the Eighth Amendment which forbids excessive bail and cruel or unusual punishment and the U.S., Supreme Court has decided that the death sentence is legitimate, but only under certain conditions.
What should be the capital punishment?
Capital punishment is legally sentencing someone to death through means of a countries legislation. So that is what it should be.
If you hit someone on the head with a glass bottle and get arrested for it what is the sentence?
The sentence for hitting someone on the head with a glass bottle can vary depending on the severity of the injury caused and other factors. It could range from assault charges to more serious charges like aggravated assault, which can result in fines, probation, or even imprisonment.
Is knews a possessive noun?
Unless it's someone's name, it's not a legitimate word.
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A felony is generally punishable by more than a year in jail. Sentencing would depend alot on the defendant's criminal history.
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they helped establish government
Can someone access other tabs in your browser from a web page?
If you have someone remoting into your computer, from legitimate software or from malware, then yes it's possible.
What if the person didn't know They were robbing someone?
It would still be a crime. I can't reasonably imagine how this could possibly be true, but if it were, it might be a mitigating factor in their sentencing.
