In recent years, the U.S. Supreme Court has issued several landmark rulings governing severe sentences handed down to juvenile lawbreakers. There are no more mandatory sentences of life without the possibility of parole for crimes committed by someone under 18. That’s led courts and legislatures to consider whether other severe sentences are acceptable as well.
In Connecticut, criminal defense lawyers and juvenile justice advocates began lobbying lawmakers to enact laws to get Connecticut in line with the Supreme Court rulings. Finally, last year lawmakers passed legislation that would prevent courts from sentencing juveniles to life sentences without the possibility of parole. Also, Connecticut courts must consider the defendant’s age and other mitigating factors before lengthy sentences can be issued.
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