To become a forensic psychologist you would have a desire to want to help and support offenders. Excellent communication and listening skills will also help you work with a broad range of people including other professionals.
A Seattle University study examining the costs of the death penalty in Washington found that each death penalty case cost an average of $1 million more than a similar case where the death penalty was not sought ($3.07 million, versus $2.01 million).
The average cost of a Texas death penalty case is $2.3 million vs. $750,000 for life in prison. â Dallas Morning News, 1992 The high cost of the death penalty begins with the original trial.he average cost of a Texas death penalty case is $2.3 million vs. $750,000 for life in prison. â Dallas Morning News, 1992 The high cost of the death penalty begins with the original trial.