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What similarities are there between crime and punishment of medieval times and crime and punishment today?
In some countries torture is still used
Is the death penalty a deterrent?
Whether something is a suitable detterent or not depends on a) what the punishment is and b) how it affects certain people. For the dealth penalty, death is a final punishment for some, but for others such as the unhinged and those with nothing left to lose, its power as a deterrent becomes less imposing.
Is capital punishment the right sentencn for some crime?
yes
What is a crime punishable by death or by incarceration in a prison facility for a year or more called?
A felony is any crime that has a punishment of a year or more in jail or the death penalty. Examples of felonies are robbery, murder, manslaughter, rape, DUI, and possession, using, or selling of some drugs.
A crime is a serious crime that is punishable by death?
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.
What were some the purposes of punishment for crime during the 20th Century?
The same as punishment has always been used for. As a deterrent - to punish - and to rehabilitate.
In the 1700s what were punishments for crime?
In the 1700s, punishments for crimes varied widely depending on the severity of the offense and the region. Common punishments included public humiliation, fines, imprisonment, banishment, and even execution through methods such as hanging, beheading, or burning at the stake. The justice system at the time often employed harsh penalties to deter future criminal behavior.
What is a misdameanor?
Every crime is either a felony or a misdemeanor. A felony is any crime that is punishable by more than 1 year in prison or by death. A misdemeanor is a crime for which the maximum punishment is 1 year or less.
Which scientific development has shown that some persons sentenced to death actually did not commit the crime?
DNA identification has shown that some persons who were sentenced to death did not commit the crime.
Why death penalty does not discourage crime?
The death penalty does in fact discourage some crime. In other cases people just do not care what will happen to them.
Can we stop crime by punishment?
Highly doubtful. Some criminals don't actually care that they could be incarcerated - meaning that jail is not really a deterrent against crime.
How many of the 34 states that currently have capital punishment statutes enforce them?
Every state with Capital Punishment enforces it. However it only need be enforced when crime(s) committed warrant such a response. In most states that currently have the death penalty the most common crime committed that warrants death is 1st Degree Murder, or multiple counts of 1st-3rd degree murder. However, as with any judicial system it is entirely up to the court to decide based on the circumstances. Some states have even warranted capital punishment in crimes involving sexual abuse of a minor.
