In which Supreme Court case did the Court rule that in regards to juvenile offenders, a sentence of life without parole for those convicted of noncapital offenses was a violation of the prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment?

a. Reynolds v. Florida
b. Graham v. Florida
c. United States v. Shallet
d. Kenny v. Indiana Youth Center


b. Graham v. Florida

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What will be an ideal response?

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Probation officers play a role in sentencing by a. preparing the presentence report for the judge

b. always asking for leniency. c. instructing victims about what to say at sentencing hearings. d. working with the defense attorney to prepare each defendant's rehabilitation plan.

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A. distribute B. produce C. exhibit D. All of the answers are correct.

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