The Five Methods Of Capital Punishment

When it comes to capital punishment there are many goals then just one that is pertaining to the issue. Many people may argue that capital punishment is not the route to move forward to when dealing with a criminal. The people that believe this contemplate that the criminal has already been punished enough and nothing else needs to be done about the matter. Then there are those people who believe that capital punishment is exactly what a criminal deserves for their heinous behavior. They believe that if one does something wrong they should be punished so others that see this will not attempt the devious behavior. The five goals that associate themselves to capital punishment in the criminal justice system are incapacitation, deterrence, restitution, retribution, and rehabilitation. These five goals grasp the importance of what capital punishment truly is in the criminal justice field.

For centuries capital punishment has been used to “punish” criminals for a severe enough crime that they committed. It dates back to hundreds of years ago and has been enacted in many different countries, some that still have it today. Death penalty/capital punishment is the punishment of death an offender receives after having a court hearing and being convicted of a crime (ProCon.org, 2008). Once someone receives a death penalty sentence, they go on death row awaiting their execution. For a very long time, the controversy regarding whether or not the death penalty is ethical or just has been a topic of debate. I believe that the

Capital punishment can be a tough topic to approach because people tend to have many different opinions on it. The death penalty is an advantage to society; it deters potential criminals as well as serves retribution to criminals. There is a huge difference in expenses of a lethal injection and life in prison. The death penalty can be an extremely beneficial tool in sentencing criminals that have committed some of the worst crimes known to

As Cass R states… “Capital punishment may be morally required, not for retributive reasons, but rather to prevent the taking of innocent lives”. Death penalty is one of those extreme punishments that would create fear in the mind of any person. If murderers are sentenced to death and executed, potential murderers will think twice before killing for fear of losing their own life.

Capital punishment or better known as the death penalty is a punishment of execution, that is administered to someone legally convicted of a capital crime. Research proves that the death penalty should be banned from all states. The death penalty kills innocent and mentally ill people. Which makes these type of people victims of the government. Capital punishment does not decrease the crime rate and it costs taxpayers way more money than life without parole. Life without parole is a much more suitable punishment for criminals who committed horrendous crimes and made victims families suffer. The death penalty is the easy way out for many criminals and leaves no room for suffering. Basically making the death penalty a get out of jail free card for criminals.

Although it is argued that capital punishment is a strong deterrent to crimes and serves as a just punishment, nevertheless, capital punishment should be abolished because it is a violation of human rights, carries a risk of executing innocent people, is a burden on taxpayer’s money and is discriminant in application.

Capital punishment, otherwise known as the death penalty, has been effective tool in our country’s justice system since its inception. When an inmate is given this, the harshest sentence available, it is always with just cause. Capital Punishment is an important tool in our criminal justice system today and there are several reasons it should remain in effect.

In the constitution and criminal justice system in the united states the death penalty is us used only for the most heinous of crimes. Some of these crimes include treason,espionage, murder, large scale drug trafficking a rape. The constitution states that it is a reasonable punishment and it is also necessary and justified in punishment of crime and the justice system. And truth be told america needs the death penalty. Here are the reasons why capital punishment are good it can save money in the prison system, it deters crime and repeat offences and it also brings a feeling of relief to the victims and the family of the victims.

The first reason I am for Capital Punishment, is because it will keep a criminal from replicating the same crime again. If a person has assassinated someone, and is convicted of murder, but only gets a few years in prison, chances are they will replicate the crime again. Although, if a person only gets a few years in prison for murder, it can also cause other criminals to replicate a similar crime, because they know they will only get a few years in prison. For example, in the Timothy Buss case. Timothy murdered a five-year-old girl, and was sentenced to 25 years in 1981, however was out on parole

     Capital punishment is a very controversial issue, but it is a just penalty for murderers. Murderers forfeit their lives for taking the life of another. Capital punishment deters criminals from committing violet crimes. Incapacitating criminals is also another form of deterrence. The death penalty removes harmful criminals from society. In doing this, people can feel much safer knowing that there is one less criminal on the streets. The death penalty is also more economical than life without parole. Capital punishment is good for society, and should be used in a more timely manner.

The assumption of the capital punishment in the United States was to scare and punishment prisoners, in the hope that they would not continue to live a life of crime (Schubert). The capital punishment also known as the death penalty is a government sanctioned practice whereby a person is put to death by the state as a punishment for a crime. It is emphasizing though the ethical theories of retribution and utilitarianism, which focus more on matching the punishment to the crime the offender committed. The concept behind the capital punishment is to stop potential crimes from happening. This is done in hope that people will start thinking of the consequences of their actions and that it will be less likely for them to commit more crimes. The capital punishment is unethical for many reason, which as it promotes killing in a country to says killing is wrong, to the right of life and also unethical to the oath that physician had mad. It is the right way to protect other from other crimes to be committed or it’s the way for the government to kill people and called lawful and get away with it?

The death penalty is lawful for capital murder. It eliminates life in prison, and it also saves tax dollars. It gives the victim’s family more closure along with the reduction of murder rates. The death penalty might seem cruel, but it is not very different from life in prison. Some crimes are so inherently wrong that they demand stricter punishments. We have the ability and power to punish people who deserve to be punished at the extent of how they should be punished. Of course, this penalty has its faults, but it does more good than bad.

Capital punishment can act as a source of relief to the loved ones of those who have been affected and can be helpful in promoting healing for the affected victim's families. And this is because of the assurance that the victims cannot be in the position to hurt them again. It is clear that if the offender is not sentenced to death the family members and loved ones will remain living in fear, thinking one day this offender will be on the streets again. This can result in revenge and retaliation that will lead to more crimes in society. It may give rise to the increase of the question as to why somebody who has hurt an innocent person will still be living in this world and yet they are supposed to suffer, and why criminals are given so many

The punishment is usually given to those who have been found guilty of crimes such as murder. Capital Punishment has many ethical and religious ties to it. It violates the constitutional rights of a human being. The punishment is currently abolished in seventeen states. It is a barbaric and cruel punishment against a living individual and can be delegated as one of the most noticeably bad demonstrations of human nature. It goes against every religion because it is not right to play God in determining who should live and who should be executed. The irony is that the United States is the only nation that indulges in this cruel and unusual punishment. More than 140 nations worldwide have abandoned capital punishment except for the U.S, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, and China. This draws harsh criticism throughout the world and prevents the U.S in becoming a leader on human rights. Capital Punishment should be abolished because it does not reduce homicide rates, it is unfair, the cost is greater than life in jail without parole, and it could result in the executions of blameless

The death penalty, also known as capital punishment is a legal procedure in which a state executes a person for crimes he/she has committed. This punishment has been implemented by many states, and is normally used for atrocious crimes, especially murder. It is also used on crimes against the state such as treason, crimes against humanity, espionage, and violent crimes while other states use it as part of military justice. There are mixed reactions on capital punishment depending on one’s faith, and the state they come from. In my view, I am not in favor of death penalty, as I strongly believe that, death penalty is unacceptable and an inhumane practice for it denies one the right to live. Death penalty does not deter crime, it is an act