Capital Punishment the Legally Authorized Term Paper

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We should be thankful for this amazing technological development," (Hatch, 2000).

The death penalty must be altered, not abolished. In all new cases, if DNA evidence is not provided as conclusive for the conviction of the arrested, then capital punishment should not even be a consideration. There are already appeals processes in place for those who presently serve on Death Row, and in many of these cases, the inmates have pleaded for DNA testing. This should be executed on a case-by-case basis, pending the jurisdiction of the local judicial system. It was found in the research for this analysis that many of the authors who approve of using DNA testing for exoneration, oppose DNA evidence that has been presented during the time of trial. Much like those who oppose the death penalty and those who support it, there will be continued debate over this new science, which is offering legendary proof of the guilt or innocence of the convicted.

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Conclusion

Crime is not going to leave the social order. As many societies have attempted and continue to attempt to use deterring measures in its judicial practices, there has never been and never will be a crime free society. "There is no point making laws that prohibit some action or other unless there is some temptation to commit it," (Van Den Haag, p. 63). Since it is obvious that the temptation is still as prevalent as ever, communities need to use all the resources at their disposal in order to create as civilized of a society as possible. The recent developments in DNA testing have only advanced the ability to know that the criminal that has been charged is guilty, and therefore is receiving the right conviction. Eliminating the potential for capital punishment, only allows criminals more access to violate the rights of the members who are attempting to better society with their existence.

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