When someone is sentenced to death as a sanction, a court of law issues an order to that effect. Although it is uncommon in states, a number of significant cases have shown that the death sentence is an option for some crimes that pose a serious risk to life. The defendant in the case of Gregg v. Georgia was accused of murder and armed theft. The jury was forced to execute the defendant after the defendant was subsequently found guilty. Although the offender argued that the death penalty was cruel, unconstitutional, and inhumane, the judges' decision was based on the constitution's eighth amendment, which permits the use of the death penalty for some crimes. This is because his freedom in the world puts at risk the life of several people. Though the defendant might see the ruling as cruel and unfair, he or she must be convicted (Roensch 73).
If for example one pleads guilty in a court of law or is found to be guilty of murder by the tribunal of law then death penalty serves to be the most suitable punishment. Yes, it might seem unconstitutional, but there are several reasons to justify the ruling. Secondly, such punishment may also deter other people from committing serious crimes such as deliberate murder (Melusky and Pesto 56).
Other offenses that deserve death penalties include intentional rape of under age children. Though the constitutional amendments forbid death as a punishment for such a crime, it is well deserved. This is because the act violates the human rights. Also, the child faces a high risk of losing his or her life. Also, a person found guilty of different crimes such as murder, rape, kidnapping and assault is worthy of being sentenced to death. The victim may appeal that death is a heavy punishment but the jury, which has more experienced, knowledgeable and fellows who have understood the constitution may argue out that the victim is only out to go and commit crimes as he or she is already guilty of different offenses. If he is sentenced to imprisonment, the even the fellow inmates in prison are at a risk of becoming victims (Melusky and Pesto 96).
Works cited
Melusky, Joseph, and Keith Pesto. Capital Punishment. California: ABC-CLIO-Green wood Publishing, 2011.
Roensch, Greg. Furman v. Georgia: Cruel and Unusual Punishment. Infobase Publishing, 2009.
