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People v. Hargis

Multiple issues presented, including, whether total term of imprisonment of 50 years to life for murder committed by 16-year-old offender is functionally equivalent to life without possibility of parole by denying the offender meaningful opportunity for release on parole? And, if so, does sentence violate 8th Amendment absent consideration of mitigating factors set forth in Miller v. Alabama? Also, did Senate Bill 260 render Eighth Amendment claims moot?



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