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Hmmmmm. Just thinking....
http://articles.latimes.com/2012/ju...ife-without-parole-cruel-and-unusual-20120625
Supreme Court rules mandatory juvenile life without parole cruel and unusual
June 25, 2012|By David G. Savage | This post has been corrected, as indicated below.
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http://blogs.mprnews.org/newscut/2015/06/life-without-parole-for-juveniles-splits-mn-high-court/
The Supreme Court did not make it impossible for a person under 18 to receive LWOP, but it did decide that LWOP couldn't be automatic. During the trial, LWOP can be argued by either side presenting aggravating or mitigating factors.
IMO, we've got a verrrrry aggravating one here, folks.
http://articles.latimes.com/2012/ju...ife-without-parole-cruel-and-unusual-20120625
Supreme Court rules mandatory juvenile life without parole cruel and unusual
June 25, 2012|By David G. Savage | This post has been corrected, as indicated below.
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday limited the use of life terms in prison for murderers under 18, ruling that judges must consider the defendant’s youth and the nature of the crime before putting him behind bars with no hope for parole.
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http://blogs.mprnews.org/newscut/2015/06/life-without-parole-for-juveniles-splits-mn-high-court/
The United State Supreme Court ruled in 2012 that life sentences without parole for juveniles is unconstitutional because it’s “cruel and unusual” punishment. But that ruling is doing no good for imprisoned people in Minnesota who were convicted before the ruling.
The Supreme Court did not make it impossible for a person under 18 to receive LWOP, but it did decide that LWOP couldn't be automatic. During the trial, LWOP can be argued by either side presenting aggravating or mitigating factors.
IMO, we've got a verrrrry aggravating one here, folks.