Capital crimes include adultery, apostasy, prostitution,...

Capital crimes include adultery, apostasy, prostitution, drug offenses, and the production and distribution of pornographic audio and video material. In 1989, Iran adopted tough laws under which possession of 30g (just over an ounce) of heroin or 5kg of opium is punishable by death. In 1996, Iran passed a law imposing the death penalty for espionage in a variety of areas not covered by earlier legislation, such as giving information to foreigners on the country's social conditions. Crimes of opinion, such as belonging to or sympathizing with political groups that have been declared illegal, often imply - following an unfair trial - a death sentence. Spying for "Satan" (the United States) and "Zionism" (Israel) is often deemed a crime of opinion. In Iranian jurisprudence the Islamic judgment mofsede fel arz (corrupt on earth) is often pronounced. This sentence is applicable to everyone, regardless of age, sex or mental condition.