People who were convicted of witchcraft,in some cases, got off lightly and were fined and put in prison, meanwhile others were hung, burned alive, drowned, or crush by something big and heavy. It was horrible.
For those convicted of misdemeanors - jail. For those convicted of felonies - prison.
The penalty for a person convicted of witchcraft varied by time and place, but it often included severe punishments such as imprisonment, fines, or execution. In many historical contexts, particularly during the European witch hunts and the Salem witch trials, execution by hanging or burning at the stake was common. Convictions were often based on dubious evidence and societal fears, reflecting the intense paranoia surrounding witchcraft during those periods.
They would report such people to the religious authorities who would then try & execute such people.
people who have been convicted of violent or gun-related misdemeanors Those with a history of abusing alcohol or drug Those convicted of juvenile offenses; and Additional people who have suffered from severe mental illness.
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The answer seems to be that those who pleaded innocent were acquitted. Per Answers.com, "Nearly two hundred people were accused of practicing witchcraft in Salem during the summer of 1692. Twenty accused witches were executed, fifteen women and five men." This despite the facts that the accused had no right to legal counsel, and were presumed guilty.
Between February 1692 and May 1693, over 150 people were arrested and imprisoned, with even more accused who were not formally pursued by the authorities. The two courts convicted 29 people of the capital felony of witchcraft, 19 of whom (fourteen women, five men) were executed by hanging. In addition, Giles Corey was pressed to death for refusing to enter a plea. In addition to those executed, at least five more died in prison.
People found guilty of witchcraft, if executed, were most often hanged, by a very large margin.Very few, comparatively, were burnt at the stake, drowned or pressed to death.
Where people have been convicted of offences related to knowingly transmitting HIV, they are generally given custodial sentences.
Witchcraft is not allowed in Christian beliefs. The Christian bible (King James edition) clearly says those who practice witchcraft and black magic will not go to heaven.
Those had to live with the memory of what had happened usually bearing the scars.
All of those that saw what happened.