Identify and discuss the most recent U.S. Supreme Court cases that relate to the death penalty and life without parole for juveniles
What will be an ideal response?
The U.S. Supreme Court, in the case of Roper v. Simmons (2005), put an end to the practice of the death penalty for juveniles in the United States. At issue was the minimum age that juveniles who were under the age of 18 when they committed their crimes could be eligible for the death penalty. In a 5–4 decision, the Court ruled that the juvenile death penalty was in violation of the Eighth Amendment's ban on cruel and unusual punishment.
The U.S. Supreme Court, in the case of Graham v. Florida (2010), put an end to the practice of life sentences without the possibility of parole for juveniles convicted of non-homicide crimes. In Miller v. Alabama and Jackson v. Hobbs (2012), the Court held that mandatory sentences of life without the possibility of parole are unconstitutional for juvenile offenders.
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a. Community-oriented policing c. Hot spots patrol b. Neighborhood watch d. Police crackdowns
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. If a customer takes their car to an automobile repair shop and unnecessary services are recommend, and the customer is pressured into purchasing these services, they have been a victim of market allocation. 2. If a college or university promises students that they can earn an average of $250,000 with a specialized certificate in business, when according to Bureau of Labor Statistics the average person with this certificate makes $25,000, this is viewed as a deception statement. 3. According to the textbook, it is common for many students to work in industries such as the restaurant industry where they may be expected to work their shifts for free. This type of practice is an example of exploitation. 4. Historically, the work environment in the United States was very dangerous with about 14,000 workers dying annually. 5. For profit college/university recruiters have been found to provide deceptive statements to students regarding accreditation, employment opportunities, expected salaries, cost, program duration, and graduation rates.
A “wobbler” is a crime that
(a) straddles two counties. (b) may be punished with life in prison or execution. (c) may be punished as a misdemeanor or an infraction. (d) may be punished as a misdemeanor or a felony.
Which special offense inmate represents the highest percentage of inmates in prison?
a. substance-involved b. sex offenders c. terrorists d. elderly