The D.A seeks the death penalty, but does that auomactikly mean the convict will get it if found guilty? Or if its still up to the judge, whats the point in the D.A asking for the death penalty
2007-12-13 07:14:29 · 5 answers · asked by ADAcarver 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The DA initially asks the jury to convict the defendent. If they do the jury must recommend the death penalty for the sentence to be death.
2007-12-14 00:51:24 · answer #1 · answered by Susan S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The highest level person who can make a final judgement in this case is the Governor of the state where the prisoner is to be executed. He can stop the process and halt the execution, but a state court (judge+jury) must then proceed to analyze the case again and see if the inmate will be exonerated, or if he has to serve prison time.
Generally though, governors have made infrequent use of this possibility.
Check out http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org for loads of information on the subject.
2007-12-13 07:27:36 · answer #2 · answered by Babak Kaveh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my state capital murder can only have two consequences, both decided by the jury. The death penalty or life without the possibility of parole.
2007-12-13 07:25:35 · answer #3 · answered by grumpyoldman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THe DA's job is to ask for a penalty he thinks is fair for the crime that was comitted. THe judge has some leeway over determining to what extent that is in play; as do state and federal sentencing guidelines.
2007-12-13 07:18:48 · answer #4 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the judge and/or the jury. Of course, certain criteria have to be met. Good luck. 2D
2007-12-13 09:13:17 · answer #5 · answered by 2D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋