Waiting for the "you're a cold hearted bastard" people to chime in.

I completely agree with you Cha-Lee. I've said for a long time we need to go to a "three strikes and your out" program. Fourth strike and you get a bullet to the head. One or two examples to be made and our society would be a lot more pleasant to live in in about a week.

But for most heinous crimes it should be instant.
You murdered someone purposely? Boom.
I'm sorry, you "accidently killed" her when she fought back due to you mugging her? Boom.

etc.