The death penalty needs to be enforced for those who commit the most heinous acts but only after we are confident of the individuals guilt through careful evaluation. Those who commit murder or violently rape individuals act as animals that need to be put down for the good of society as a whole. Yet we must insure that society isn’t acting in a mob motility and putting an innocent person to death. Here are the steps and facts that need to occur before the strictest of penalties is deemed necessary.
(1) Automatic Appeal– Death Penalty cases must have an automatic appeal to make sure no mistakes in evidence were left out and to make sure the case was performed justly.
(2) Eye Witnesses- There must be at least two eye witnesses that can prove the individual was at the scene of the crime.
(3) DNA Evidence– Adequate scientific DNA evidence must be found at the crime scene.
(4) Motive- A clear motive must be established for said crime.