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- Legal process
- Capital crimes
- See also
- References
- External links
Capital punishment is a legal penalty in the U.S. state of Indiana. The last man executed in the state was the murderer Matthew Wrinkles in 2009. {{TOC_Right}}Legal processWhen the prosecution seeks the death penalty, the sentence is decided by the jury and must be unanimous. In case of a hung jury during the penalty phase of the trial, the judge decides the sentence.[1] The power of clemency belongs to the Governor of Indiana after receiving a non-binding advice from the Indiana Parole Board.[2] Capital crimesThe following constitutes first-degree murder with aggravating circumstances, which is the only capital crime in Indiana.[1] - The murder was especially heinous, atrocious, cruel or depraved (or involved torture)
- The capital offense was committed during the commission of, attempt of, or escape from a specified felony (kidnapping, rape, sodomy, arson, oral copulation, train wrecking, carjacking, criminal gang activity, drug dealing, or aircraft piracy).
- The murder was committed from a motor vehicle or near a motor vehicle that transported the defendant.
- The murder was committed by intentionally discharging a firearm into an inhabited dwelling.
- The defendant killed the victim while lying in wait.
- The murder was committed by means of a bomb, destructive device, explosive, or similar device.
- The defendant caused or directed another to commit murder, or the defendant procured the commission of the offense by payment, promise of payment, or anything of pecuniary value.
- The victim of the murder was less than 12 years of age.
- The victim was a pregnant woman, and the murder resulted in the intentional killing of a fetus that has attained viability.
See also- List of individuals executed in Indiana
- List of death row inmates in Indiana
- Crime in Indiana
- Law of Indiana
References1. ^1 Indiana Code - § 35-50-2-9
2. ^http://www.in.gov/idoc/2324.htm
External links- [https://web.archive.org/web/20060201031845/http://www2.indystar.com/library/factfiles/crime/capital_punishment/deathrow.html Capital Punishment in Indiana- Indianapolis Star]
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