Prisoner claims life sentence fulfilled after he briefly 'died'

[MechAg94]

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/prisoner-claims-life-sentence-fulfilled-after-he-briefly-died-during-medical-emergency
Prisoner claims life sentence fulfilled after he briefly 'died' during medical emergency

Benjamin Schreiber, 66, was convicted in 1997 of first-degree murder and sentenced to life without parole, but he claims that he technically died and fulfilled his sentence after a kidney stone caused him to go into septic shock in 2015. His request for postconviction release was denied in 2018.

He claimed that his heart stopped briefly and that he technically died, which should have ended his time in prison, and added that his penalty was to serve a lifetime behind bars "but not to life plus one day."

"Schreiber is either still alive, in which case he must remain in prison, or he is actually dead, in which case this appeal is moot," said Judge Amanda Potterfield in her decision.

Dang.  Even if you die, a life sentence don't end.  

[BobR]

Yea, but does he have a death certificate?


bob

[fifth_column]

Would this work when it comes to marriage?

Asking for a friend . . . .

[WLJ]

If he died put him in a casket and bury him then.
Or would he prefer cremation?
Should he be embalmed first?  

[MillCreek]

I am reminded of the cases over the years in which the first attempt at judicial execution was unsuccessful, and prisoners tried to argue that further attempts should not be done.  They were failed hangings, electrocutions and lethal injections.

[brimic]

Would this work when it comes to marriage?

Asking for a friend . . . .

Sure, but then the spouse gets everything.

[RoadKingLarry]

Sure, but then the spouse gets everything.

In some cases it might be worth it.

[Angel Eyes]

... and now his watch is ended.



... or not ...

[fifth_column]

Sure, but then the spouse gets everything.

Still better than having to wait 7 years until she stops looking . . . .