Innocence, When Viewed Within the Realm of the Death Penalty

question 7

Multiple Choice

Innocence, when viewed within the realm of the death penalty, is an ambiguous legal term. It includes situations in which the inmate is actually innocent as well as situations in which a(n) _________ occurred at sentencing.

• A) Conviction
• B) Exoneration
• C) Error
• D) None of the above

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