FNboy t1_j088phx wrote on December 14, 2022 at 7:54 PM Reply to comment by Slavic_Dusa in Oregon governor commutes all 17 of state's death sentences by Slavic_Dusa This is not true. The criminal trial is is two phases - the first determines guilt or innocence based on the charged crimes. The second phase is punishment, and a unanimous verdict must be reached to commit someone to death. Permalink Parent 2
FNboy t1_j088phx wrote
Reply to comment by Slavic_Dusa in Oregon governor commutes all 17 of state's death sentences by Slavic_Dusa
This is not true. The criminal trial is is two phases - the first determines guilt or innocence based on the charged crimes. The second phase is punishment, and a unanimous verdict must be reached to commit someone to death.