Death Penalty: Most Debatable Topics In The Criminal Justice System

The Death Penalty is one of the most debatable topics in the criminal justice system. Three reasons the Death Penalty is a good way to handle severe crimes are that it deters people from committing the more severe crimes, it provides closure for victims, and the death penalty is necessary to protect society.

First and foremost, deterrence works by letting possible murderers know that if they are found guilty of certain crimes, then they could pay the ultimate price. If as a society, people don’t have severe penalties and the repercussions in place, people are more likely to commit unthinkable acts. Obviously, having the death penalty in place will not affect every potential murderer, but if it deters even one individual from committing a