Monday, June 25, 2012

Supreme Court strikes down mandatory life without parole sentencing schemes for juveniles convicted of murder.

The United States Supreme Court decided today that it is unconstitutional for a state to enact a sentencing scheme which mandates life without possibility of parole for juveniles convicted of murder.  This year's SLIP Essay Requirement is about this decision.


Here is the link to the opinion: http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/11pdf/10-9646g2i8.pdf.

The SLIP 20 Essay Requirement has been posted.  You can find the link to the right of click HERE.