Death Penalty

This is prepared by the probation officer and used in the federal system to help judges determine the appropriate sentence for particular defendants.

• allocution

• pardon

• pre-sentence investigation report

• victim impact statements

If a defendant uses excessive force during the commission of a crime, this would make the crime more grave and call for a tougher sentence. Which term BEST applies?

• aggravating circumstances

• mitigating circumstances

• proportionality

• social debt

Cooperating with the investigating authorities, surrendering, and having a good character are examples of:

• aggravating circumstances

• mitigating circumstances

• proportionality

• social debt

One reason a defendant may file an appeal based on legal grounds is:

• defective police lineup

• defects in jury selection

• illegal search & seizure

• incompetent cousel

Historically, this allowed prisoners limitless opportunities for appeals because it required prisoners to be brought into court to determine if they are being held legally.

• presentence investigation

• truth in sentencing

• writ of certiorati

• writ of habeas corpus

One reason a defendant may file an appeal based on constitutional grounds is

• defects in jury selection

• illegal search & seizure

• improper admission of evidence

• mistaken interpretation of law

The Supreme Court case of Wilkerson v. Utah deals with what form of execution?

• hanging

• firing squad

• electrocution

• lethal injection

The majority of states use this form of execution:

• electrocution

• firing squad

• hanging

• lethal injection

Delaware, New Hampshire and Washington are the only three states that practice which type of execution?

• electrocution

• firing squad

• hanging

• lethal injection

If lethal injection is ever held to be unconstitutional in Wyoming, then the state authorizes which other form of execution?

• electrocution

• firing squad

• hanging

• lethal gas