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Do you not know the term "beyond a reasonable doubt"? There is so much scrutiny involved before deciding whether one is declared guilty with a punishment of death. Death penalty is serious business and judges do not order this penalty every opportunity they get. Firstly, the accused must be shown that no reasonable explanation could explain doubt in the case. Secondly, it must be shown that the accused acted willfully.
The purpose of law is to maintain order in society. Law is a set of rules and associated punishments for infringing on the rules. These rules are intended to maintain social order by establishing legal punishments and boundaries for certain activity. If it can be shown that a rule breaker didn't act willfully, there are other ways to deal with their case such as psychiatric care or assigning a responsible guardian.