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JJChambers

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2. The only two problems with the DP

Fri Jan 31, 2014, 09:05 AM

Jan 2014

1. We need to eliminate the risk of executing an innocent by raising the standard for cases in which the DP is applicable, such as cases where there is indisputable evidence such as video or DNA.

2. After we complete step 1, we need to eliminate the lengthy appeals process. Allow the condemned one appeal, and then once that appeal is exhausted, the condemned is to be summarily executed by one of the following methods, and is allowed to pick for himself or herself:

A. Hanging
B. Firing squad
C. Lethal injection
D. Electric chair
E. Gas chamber
F. Method that was used by the condemned upon his or her victim(s)

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Lawyer will fight for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev' life [View all] morningfog Jan 2014 OP

Sorry I have no problem with the death penalty in this case. SCUBANOW Jan 2014 #1

The only two problems with the DP JJChambers Jan 2014 #2

There is almost never indisputable evidence. morningfog Jan 2014 #4

I disagree JJChambers Jan 2014 #5

DNA and/or video evidence is almost never indisputable. morningfog Jan 2014 #6

I think you're stretching JJChambers Jan 2014 #12

I disagree. linuxman Jan 2014 #7

I have a problem with DP in EVERY case, but especially morningfog Jan 2014 #3

As his lawyer should fight for his life davidpdx Jan 2014 #8

They will never get the Death Sentence ... Walk away Jan 2014 #9

Isn't this what any attorney should do for their client? Arkansas Granny Jan 2014 #10

Good. That's his job, and he should do it to the best of his ability. Iggo Jan 2014 #11