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Capital punishment has been proven ineffective as a deterent to crime.

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What is Chile's position on capital punishment?

Chile abolished the death penalty for ordinary crimes. Chile's laws provide for the death penalty only for exceptional crimes such as crimes under military law or crimes committed in exceptional circumstances


Is the death penalty for juveniles limited to certin crimes?

no, however they would still be given an alternative punishment for the crimes committed while underage


Is death penalty are only for those who committed murder?

That is the usual scenario in which it is applied, however, there are laws on the statute books that call for the death penalty in certain other crimes as well.


How old do you have to be to get the death penalty in Mississippi?

Per the US Supreme Court decision in Roper v. Simmons,543 US 551 (2005), no one can be given the death penalty for crimes committed while under the age of 18, even if the person was tried as an adult.Mississippi allows the death penalty on capital crimes committed by offenders over the age of 18.


The Supreme Court ruled was unconstitutional.?

that the death penalty for certain crimes (grad point) ;)


What crimes should be punishable by death but did not get the death penalty in recent times?

Crimes that should be punishable by death, but did not get the death penalty in recent times are; crimes of terror attack, and crimes against humanity.


What crimes are punishable by the death penalty in Mexico?

None. There is no death penalty in Mexico.


Death penalty is beneficial because?

Proponents of the Death Penalty will argue that it is beneficial for at least two reasons. The first is that it prevents any further crimes from being committed by the alleged perpetrator. The second is that it serves as a strong deterrent to those considering indulging in violent (or other serious) crimes: the potential penalty of death will lead many such persons to choose not to commit offenses.


What crimes in California allow the death penalty?

killing


What is the pro death penalty?

That would be those who are in favour of using the death penalty for punishment of severe crimes.


What crimes does the death penalty commit to?

most likely murder


What crimes carried the death penalty in English law?

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