Sepiatone Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Recently, on a rerun of "Law and Order: SVU", A man Stabler was interviewing on death row jumped up and attacked him and the FBI shrink in the holding cell they were talking to him in. Guards came in and clubbed the guy into a coma. Stabler was told later that the man's execution was put on hold because, "They can't execute a sick man. It's the law." It made me wonder...IS this the law in states that have the death penalty? And what constitutes "too sick to execute"? Let's say, for instance, that I get a death sentence. As is the case, there's usually anywhere up to 15 years or more until many on death row actually get executed. Let's also hypothesize that within that period I develope ALS, MD, non lymphonic Hodgekin's or any other "terminal" type disease. Would my state commanded execution then be commuted to life without parole? Would I, with ALS, be considered "too sick" to execute, even though it may take many years PAST the planned execution date for me to die of the disease? Inquiring minds want to know... Sepiatone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamradio Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Wonder will one have to sign up for Obamacare to help pay for the lethal injection drugs. On a serous note, read this http://www.newser.com/story/159490/ohio-spares-man-too-fat-to-be-executed.html Edited by: hamradio on Oct 2, 2013 11:44 AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepiatone Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 The article stated that his being fat wasn't the reason for staying his execution, but rather the poor legal representation he recieved during trial. But his lawyer's reason was a hoot! "...could cause him physical and psycological damage..." Ya THINK? Sepiatone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamradio Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Thicker rope could had been employed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrroberts Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I believe the application of the death penalty (or having the sentence being put on hold) varies from state to state (would the state with 5 letters, starts with a "T" care?) . One sure way to avoid the death penalty in any state; have money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedya Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I'm disappointed. I thought this thread was going to be about [that film|http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091396/] with [the Rod Stewart song|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCAJqv0nrbA] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrroberts Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Sepiatone, I vaguely remember an episode of "Law and Order SVU" when they had arrested a murderer who they all believed was mentally disturbed. But he was also wanted in another state (Mississippi I believe) and that state wanted to extradite him. If they got him back he most definitely would get the death sentence. So it came down to the states contesting with each other. Sort of like *I Was A Fugitive From A Chain Gang* story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredCDobbs Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 >Let's say, for instance, that I get a death sentence. We will never let them convict you in the first place. Just plead Insanity, and we will testify on your behalf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traceyk65 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I didn;t read the legal link, but why would it matter if you were too sick? Does it really matter? Are they afraid you won;t enjoy it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredCDobbs Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 >I didn;t read the legal link, but why would it matter if you were too sick? Does it really matter? Are they afraid you won;t enjoy it?? It is an old custom in the United States. I don't know why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownGoesFrazier Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I never practiced criminal law, but in order for a death sentence to be carried out, there generally must be a "perfect storm". A life-threatening illness appears to disrupt the "perfect storm", so I would guess that it might constitute a valid reason for commutation of the sentence. If you want me to further research the issue, I'll have to charge you $200 an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownGoesFrazier Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Oops. Before Fred jumps all over me, this is not a reply to Fred, but to, I believe, Sepiatone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepiatone Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 >We will never let them convict you in the first place. Just plead Insanity, and we will testify on your behalf. LOL!! Thanks. I think... Sepiatone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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