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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Juvenile life sentences

The US Supreme Court has ruled that a "life sentence" for Juveniles is Cruel and Unusual Punishment for non-homicide offenses (Graham v Florida). However, lower courts are sentencing Juveniles to prison (for non-homicide offenses) for terms of years instead that are well in excess of their natural lives. (Henry v State) Fair?

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