Juvenile Life Without Parole
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2 Juvenile Life Without Parole Cases
U.S. Supreme Court
Sep 2019
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Mathena v. Malvo
Whether a juvenile sentenced to life without parole is entitled to a new sentencing proceeding following the Supreme Court's decision in Montgomery v. Louisiana, which have retroactive effect to a previous decision prohibiting mandatory sentences of life without parole for juveniles, where it is unclear whether the original sentence was imposed under a mandatory or discretionary state sentencing scheme.
Status: Closed (Judgment)
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![A solitary confinement cell](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2019/09/web19-solitary-cell-1160x768-600x397.jpg)
U.S. Supreme Court
Juvenile Life Without Parole
Mathena v. Malvo
Whether a juvenile sentenced to life without parole is entitled to a new sentencing proceeding following the Supreme Court's decision in Montgomery v. Louisiana, which have retroactive effect to a previous decision prohibiting mandatory sentences of life without parole for juveniles, where it is unclear whether the original sentence was imposed under a mandatory or discretionary state sentencing scheme.
Sep 2019
Status: Closed (Judgment)
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