Serious question for legal minds here. In reality, is a death sentence any different that a LWOP sentence in a state that has not executed anyone since 2006? To my knowledge, there is not an official moratorium on carrying out death sentences, as there is in my state, but it does not seem likely, imo, that the state will exercise their right again. Other than the remote possibility of being put to death, are there any other differences between the two? JMO
not a legal mind but I do believe death row inmates live much more solitary sentences, with an hour out of their cell each day whereas LWOP inmates would have more freedom to interact with other inmates and do more in prison.