Although the Cost of Death-Penalty Cases Varies by State,each Capital

question 13

Multiple Choice

Although the cost of death-penalty cases varies by state,each capital case on the average costs _____ beyond the cost of a noncapital case ending with a life sentence.

• A) $1 million to $2 million
• B) $100,000 to $200,000
• C) $400,000 to $500,000
• D) $12,000,000 to $22,000,000

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