Children and the Law Posts
Arizona Supreme Court Rejects Eighth Amendment Claims by Juvenile Offenders Given De Facto Life Sentences for Multiple Offenses
Douglas BermanOn Friday, [Oct. 9] the Supreme Court of Arizona handed down a unanimous rejection of claims by multiple juvenile offenders subject to de facto life sentences for multiple sentences in Arizona v. Soto-Fong.
October 2020 Council Meeting Updates
Pauline ToboulidisAt its meetings on October 13 and October 22-23, 2020, the Council reviewed and discussed Council Drafts of seven projects and approved drafts and portions of drafts.
Election 2020: When Are Results Official and What Happens if Results Are Disputed
Steven F. Huefner, Edward B. Foley, Derek T. Muller, Franita Tolson and Jennifer MorinigoOn this episode of Reasonably Speaking panelists discuss the volatile climate surrounding the upcoming presidential election on Nov. 3, as well as what we can expect if the results are disputed.
Distinguishing ‘Incorrigibility’ From ‘Transient Immaturity’: Risk Assessment in the Context of Sentencing/Resentencing Evaluations for Juvenile Homicide Offenders
Jaymes V. Fairfax-Columbo, Sarah Fishel and David DeMatteon two recent cases, the United States Supreme Court abolished mandatory juvenile life without parole (LWOP; Miller v. Alabama, 2012) and held that the ban applies retroactively (Montgomery v. Louisiana, 2016). Pointedly, the Court suggested that juveniles should only be sentenced to LWOP when they are ‘incorrigible’ or ‘irreparably corrupt.’
Native Youth Navigate Complex, Contradictory Jurisdictions
Calah Schlabach, José-Ignacio Castañeda Perez, Matthew Hendley and Layne DowdallUnlike other children, Native American children can be tried and sentenced in tribal, state or federal justice systems. Once they make contact with the justice system, Native youth face unique complications that many don’t understand[.]
Juveniles in Criminal Proceedings
Fatos HaziriThis paper is of a combined character; summary and research, as it contains comparisons and research in a critical way, so it includes content and important psychological aspects of criminal actions that lead the juvenile person to conflict with the law, including factors which directly or indirectly affect this category of society to be involved in criminal activity.
Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice Holds Teleconference Hearing on Juvenile Justice
Pauline ToboulidisPresident Trump’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice held a hearing on juvenile justice over three days (May 5 to 7) via teleconference.
Law360 Article on Defining SCOTUS Juvenile Justice Cases
Lauren KlosinskiThe article “Justices Put Juvenile Sentencing Back On The Front Burner” from Law360 discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear the case Jones v. Mississippi.
Law360 Article Reviews Juvenile Justice System in PA
Pauline ToboulidisAn article for Law360 Access to Justice entitled “Wanted In Pennsylvania: A Fairer Justice System For Minors” examines Pennsylvania’s current juvenile justice system practices and the state’s plans for review and reform.
Juvenile or Adult? California Bill Would Raise Age for Prosecution from 18 to 20
Andrew SheelerA California lawmaker argues that 18- and 19-year-olds aren’t mature enough to do prison time if they break the law, and so she has submitted a bill that would treat them like juveniles.