2007-12-27 15:47:47 · 9 answers · asked by Tom 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes. There is something called the Declaration of Life. It is not legally binding. The originator of this is Sister Camille D'Arienza, of the Cherish Life Circle.
You can get the Declaration from http://www.signers.org/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=28
On the homepage click on join the list and you will be able to download a copy of the declaration. I believe you can get a wallet card from the Cherish Life Circle at Cherish Life Circle
Convent of Mary
273 Willoughby Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11205;
(718) 622-5750.
2007-12-28 00:39:58 · answer #1 · answered by Susan S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, legally murder is a crime against the state. The state can ask for what ever penalty proscribed by law. Usually these are set by statute and the prosecutor doesn't have a choice, nor does the sentencing judge.
Example, The state law in Oregon says, a person 16 or older in Oregon that commits the crime of assault, must be charged with assault and if convicted, sentenced to imprisonment of 5 to 7 1/2 years. The judge and prosecutors do not have a choice in the matter, only the jury which can find the guy not guilty if they want.
2007-12-27 15:58:32 · answer #2 · answered by Ranger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because you are then saying that it is your wish to not allow due process of the legal system if you are to be murdered, and capital punishment may be an option for the adjudicated sentence for the murder.
2007-12-27 15:55:12 · answer #3 · answered by Another Guy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, what sentence to seek is at the sole discretion of the district attorney. Any letter you signed or sent saying that would have no legal weight at all.
2007-12-27 15:53:10 · answer #4 · answered by jglawson80 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have it put in your will.
There is no guarantee.. but usually the DA will go along with what the family wants.. if the family wants them to pursue death, then the DA will do so, if not.. then the DA won't..
it isn't binding.. but usually that is what happens.. so the best way to make sure that your wishes would be known in the matter would be to add it to your will.
2007-12-27 16:08:07 · answer #5 · answered by Cristal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you Attorney draft paperwork to that effect. Put it in your Will, or better yet videotape your thoughts regarding the death penalty.
2007-12-27 15:57:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You could type something up and have it notarized, but it would not be legally binding.
It would make your murderer happy, though.
2007-12-27 15:52:34 · answer #7 · answered by Citicop 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that's an interesting question. i think you should check with your state's law and see what you can find out. it may differ from state to state. good luck.
2007-12-27 15:51:47 · answer #8 · answered by Wishing on a Dream 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You could put it in a will.
2007-12-27 15:52:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋