California Supreme Court
Aug. 18, 2012
State Supreme Court weighs in on life sentences for juveniles
A 110-years-to-life sentence for a juvenile offender constitutes cruel and unusual punishment, the California Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Sentencing a juvenile to 110 years-to-life imprisonment constitutes cruel and unusual punishment, the California Supreme Court ruled Thursday, weighing in on the hot-button issue of lifelong prison terms for youth offenders.
The decision marks the first time a state Supreme Court has ruled that a prison sentence exceeding a juvenile's life expectancy is the equivalent of a life sentence without the...
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