This is for a book I'm writing, so please - genuine answers only. Do you also know how many people are/were allocated seats in the "witness room" during an execution??
2007-02-13 11:23:21 · 3 answers · asked by ? 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
An initial voltage of around 2,000 volts is applied for up to 15 seconds to attempt both to induce unconsciousness and to stop the heart. Witness rooms vary from place to place.
2007-02-13 11:34:50 · answer #1 · answered by Katt_in_the_Hat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Interesting question. DC was used at one time, while the great AC vs. DC debates were going on. The first execution by electric chair was used as a lab experiment to find out which form of power is more lethal.
I don't know that there is a limit or a specific designation for the amount of people or seat allocation, but I believe the rights are reserved for the immediate family of the victims of the accused or the press. I think mothers should get front row seat though.
2007-02-15 06:16:40 · answer #2 · answered by joshnya68 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For both questions, it depends on the jurisdiction involved. Every jurisdiction has their own rules about seating in the witness room. The voltage is probably more standardized, but I'm sure not ALL electric chairs are the same.
2007-02-13 12:50:59 · answer #3 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋