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What is a capital offence?

Retry Correct Incorrect The meaning of a capital offence is in its name, as it’s an offence that carries the capital punishment if the defendant is found guilty. Capital punishment refers to, of course, the death penalty.

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What is a capital offence?

• A crime punishable by death
• A crime tried in a federal court
• A violent crime
• Theft or embezzlement of over $1 million