In Graham v. Florida, the U.S. Supreme Court found that what sentence was in violation of the Eighth Amendment prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment?
a. life without parole of a juvenile in a non-homicide crime
b. mandatory minimum sentences
c. three strikes sentences
d. capital punishment for juveniles
A
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a. True b. False
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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What will be an ideal response?