California - First-degree murder with special circumstances; military sabotage; death in the course of train wrecking; treason; perjury resulting in execution of an innocent person; fatal assault by a prisoner serving a life sentence. [California's death penalty provisions are set forth in Cal. Penal Code §§ 187-199. read more
Capital punishment is a legal penalty under the United States federal government criminal justice system. It can be handed down for treason, espionage, murder, large-scale drug trafficking, or attempted murder of a witness, juror, or court officer in certain cases. read more
Crimes Punishable By Death Home » Crime Library » Execution » Crimes Punishable By Death In the United States, the death penalty is primarily reserved for people who have been convicted of murder or other capital offenses. read more