2007-03-15 07:56:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
they are given a death date. The day ends at midnight. By waiting until midnight that gives the maximum amout of time for an appeal or pardon to come through.
2007-03-15 08:03:42 · answer #1 · answered by deftlychillin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think I read somewhere that death warrants are only good for once specific day. If they schedule the execution at 12:01 am, then the state has time to deal with all of the last minute appeals for stays of execution, etc. without having to get more warrants.
2007-03-15 15:04:31 · answer #2 · answered by Jessica S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's more fun at midnight. Like New Years Eve. All GOOD parties go on until at least midnight.
2007-03-15 15:06:06 · answer #3 · answered by one_dog_grinning 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is the first opportunity for execution specified on that date. When people witnessed executions outdoors, they were held at dawn for the same reason. A specific time is needed because of possible clemancy. Neither time is convenient for accessing appeals judges, clemancy boards, or the governor.
2007-03-15 15:02:57 · answer #4 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about midnight but I do know that is always a few minutes past the hour...I have no idea why.
2007-03-15 15:04:02 · answer #5 · answered by shorty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it's to allow as much time as possible for a stay of execution.
2007-03-15 15:03:00 · answer #6 · answered by LaraSue 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats not true. It is actually done at different times. Many times they lie about the time to stay away from protests and and possible trouble makers
2007-03-15 18:59:35 · answer #7 · answered by Dr. Luv 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought it was because it takes so much electricity to do the electric chair, this is the time of the least usage by patrons. Zap!
2007-03-15 15:07:36 · answer #8 · answered by peach 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
So they can save money by having 1 less breakfast to cook.
2007-03-15 15:05:50 · answer #9 · answered by gw_bushisamoron 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Electric rates are lower.
2007-03-15 15:21:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋