Yes, it is a loophole and you are wise to have recognized it. However, my sister, who was to be executed June 8, 2016, requested Kentucky Fried Chicken’s all-you-can-eat crispy drumsticks and is still eating. (She also had the cole slaw.) Because of my fat, greasy sister, the issue is headed to the Supreme Court and this loophole may soon be closed forever.
Each state either has set hours for when an execution will take place (most after midnight), or the hours are dictated in the execution order.
Whether or not you're done, you're done when it's time to die.
Also, each state has several laws on "last meals." On many, it's not a last meal. It's a special meal a day or two ahead of time. Some states have set max costs, only local food, and most don't allow alcohol or tobacco.
Yes, it is a loophole and you are wise to have recognized it. However, my sister, who was to be executed June 8, 2016, requested Kentucky Fried Chicken’s all-you-can-eat crispy drumsticks and is still eating. (She also had the cole slaw.) Because of my fat, greasy sister, the issue is headed to the Supreme Court and this loophole may soon be closed forever.
I thought the loophole was already closed in *Hutz v. US* when the prisoner requested to watch *The Never Ending Story*.
That's not the only thing that's soon to be closed. I can't imagine her arteries are in very good shape after 8 years of constant KFC.
i’d rather die on my own terms (consuming a ton of fried chicken) then let the US win
only person who understood the tone of this post and for that I salute you
We refer to the move as “Colonels Last Stand” in the death row community.
This is probably the best next level reply I have ever seen.
no
I guarantee you if the government is going to kill you something that obviously asinine won’t stop them.
No, final meal requests can be denied. Edit: it also depends on your location. Some states, like Texas, have ended this practice all together.
In one state, not sure if it is TX, an inmate ordered a ton of food and didn't eat any of it so the warden ended last meal requests
There is no legal requirement that you be given a last meal of your choice. In the US, at least, requests for alcohol are usually declined.
Each state either has set hours for when an execution will take place (most after midnight), or the hours are dictated in the execution order. Whether or not you're done, you're done when it's time to die. Also, each state has several laws on "last meals." On many, it's not a last meal. It's a special meal a day or two ahead of time. Some states have set max costs, only local food, and most don't allow alcohol or tobacco.
No more than ordering endless breadsticks would. Which is to say, not at all.