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LOCKED AWAY FOR LIFE: THE CASE AGAINST JUVENILE LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE FOR FELONY MURDER.

Authors :
GOMEZ, JENNIFER
Source :
Golden Gate University Law Review. Aug2023, Vol. 53 Issue 2, p117-145. 29p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The article focuses on arguing against the imposition of life without the possibility of parole as a sentence for juveniles who commit felony murder, citing the inherent characteristics of juveniles such as immaturity. Topics include the origins and critiques of the felony murder rule, Supreme Court cases related to juvenile sentencing, and the impact of the Jones v. Mississippi decision on cases like Briones, where juveniles who committed felony murder.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03630307
Volume :
53
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Golden Gate University Law Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
173443932