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Florida's tough prison sentences for juveniles came under scrutiny at the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, with justices appearing divided about whether locking up teenagers for life constitutes cruel and unusual punishment.


Posted by MiamiHerald.com: Miami-Dade on November 10, 2009 Comments Off | 2

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Attorneys for two Florida teenagers serving life in prison without the possibility of parole told the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday that such sentences violate the Constitution's ban on cruel and unusual punishment and juveniles should get a chance at release.


Posted by MiamiHerald.com: Miami-Dade on November 9, 2009 Comments Off | 0

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The Supreme Court appeared sharply divided Monday over whether sentencing a juvenile to life in prison with no chance of parole is cruel and unusual punishment, particularly if the crime is less serious than homicide.


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Seven homeless Boise residents are suing the city and the police department, saying that rules against camping in public spaces amount to cruel and unusual punishment in a city where homeless shelters are overflowing.


Posted by MiamiHerald.com: Miami-Dade on November 8, 2009 Comments Off | 0