The term "death penalty cases" refers to legal proceedings involving individuals who have been accused or convicted of committing a capital offense, which is a crime punishable by death. These cases involve complex and serious criminal charges that can result in the imposition of the ultimate punishment - execution. The decision to impose the death penalty is made by a judge or jury after a thorough review of evidence and consideration of various factors such as mitigating circumstances, aggravated circumstances, and potential alternatives to the death sentence. Death penalty cases are often highly publicized and can raise significant legal, moral, and societal issues.