[Conserev1]

Why would not the penalties be included in the Jury instructions!
Would that tend to alienate a Jury upon knowing sentence?

[newzjunkey]

in criminal trials, penalties are generally excluded to avoid swaying the juries feelings as to guilt.

[OneWingedShark]

Why would not the penalties be included in the Jury instructions!
Would that tend to alienate a Jury upon knowing sentence?

Because the sentences show a blatant disregard for the 8th amendment, and because judges & prosecutors want to rein in juries, keeping them from realizing that they are the true power in the courtroom. (Esp. Grand Juries.)