John Massey has been charged with first degree forcible rape. He is a college-educated Caucasian businessman who is married with three children. Mr. Massey feels certain that a jury of his peers will find him innocent of the charges based upon the specific forensic evidence, which most likely will be presented.
At the conclusion of Mr. Massey's trial, he is found guilty and sentenced to life in prison without parole. This would be an example of:
a. fair punishment.b. cruel and unusual punishment.c. adequate punishment.d. presumptive punishment.
e. frontier justice
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: b
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