Capital punishment is used when a serious crime has been committed. There are several methods of capital punishment and these are lethal injection, electrocution, gas chamber, hanging and firing squad. Florida “allows prisoners to choose between lethal injection and electrocution” (Death Penalty Info). In this specific case the death penalty has been discussed very often. In California, if a person is accused of double murder, they can receive the death penalty. It may not happen to every person who commits a double homicide, but it can happen. In this case the death penalty would be either by lethal injection or by gas. Looking at this case there were several reasons why Simpson would not be a good candidate for capital punishment. According to Seth Mydans, “one reason, experts say, is that Mr. Simpson does not have an extensive criminal record; another is that execution is generally not required for the killing of a spouse” (Maydans). This argument returned fourth in the trial and the final decision was not to seek the death penalty. When it comes to the death penalty there are pros and cons. A positive aspect of the death penalty is that it shows people that your actions have consequences and that it helps people know that the person who committed the crime will no longer be able to hurt anyone. It gives closure