Capital Cases

A capital case is a legal proceeding where a defendant is charged with a crime that could result in the death penalty or life imprisonment. These cases are typically murder trials involving serious crimes considered especially severe or heinous. Due to their gravity, they involve more extensive legal procedures, including heightened prosecution and defense activities, and often require additional judicial oversight. The term "capital" refers to the potential penalty of capital punishment—state-sanctioned execution—making these cases some of the most serious in the criminal justice system.