2007-05-15 03:52:01 · 10 answers · asked by shell 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
a "Stay of Execution" means that the execution has been temporarily "stayed" or "postponed." The execution cannot take place until the Stay is lifted. Often, a stay is granted when a judge believes that more time is needed to make a decision concerning an execution. Once the Stay is vacated, the execution can take place unless another legal proceeding stops it.
2007-05-15 03:55:38 · answer #1 · answered by Scotty Doesnt Know 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A "stay" means to put a hold, so a stay on the execution means a hold on the execution, to wait for further direction, more information, etc.
Example: a person who is to be executed must be "sane" at the time of the execution. It is considered cruel and unusual to kill a mentally ill person.
If the person takes drugs to be "sane", they can be killed...
but if the meds stop working right, which can happen, or if the prisoner somehow has gotten rid of the meds and stopped taking them (hiding under tongue, vomitting, etc.)
then the person needs to be evaluated at a later time, before the execution can take place.
If there is new DNA evidence (rare, but it has indeed happened), then there may be a stay placed on the execution until the courts can review it and decide further.
2007-05-15 11:02:30 · answer #2 · answered by starryeyed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay means that the penalty of death has been delayed for the moment,because of some legal issue that might save that persons life.
2007-05-15 10:59:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means the execution is temporarily put on hold, usually because there are legal issues to be decided. Stays can be lifted by higher courts, allowing an execution to proceesd.
2007-05-15 16:41:56 · answer #4 · answered by Susan S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
'stay' means pending the death penalty for some time due to any reason i.e mercy appeal, grant of amnesty by competant authority
2007-05-15 10:58:04 · answer #5 · answered by shiko 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Postpone while legal issues are addressed
2007-05-15 10:54:44 · answer #6 · answered by wizjp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means that libs have sucessfully forced everyone to keep the murderer alive at state expense.
2007-05-15 10:57:44 · answer #7 · answered by Lavrenti Beria 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stop enforcement.
2007-05-15 11:04:02 · answer #8 · answered by James V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop, temporarily.
2007-05-15 10:55:06 · answer #9 · answered by BOOM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a stay of execution is a postponement of the execution.
2007-05-15 10:55:08 · answer #10 · answered by strike_eagle29 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋