Lesson 13 describes the development of juvenile justice, the differences between

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Lesson 13 describes the development of juvenile justice, the differences between juvenile and adult justice and the process that juveniles must undergo within the criminal justice system.

PLEASE REVIEW THE US SUPREME COURT CASE AT THIS LINK:
http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/11pdf/10-9646g2i8.pdf (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. and feel free to review other news articles and sources regardging Miller v. Alabama and the case of life sentences for juvenile murderers.

During the Juvenile Rights Period (1960-1980) there were several significant US Supreme Court cases that expanded the due process rights of juveniles, very similar to the development of adult rights during that same period. As time progresses the US Supreme Court has specifically addressed the difference in rights (protections and considerations) for Juveniles who are convicted of Murder. In July, 2012 the US Supreme Court ruled that a term of life incarceration without parole for a Juvenile homicide offender, is considered to be cruel and unusual punishment.

For this essay assignment on Juvenile Justice, provide a critically thoughtful argument on your opinions regarding both the Juvenile death penalty case of Roper v. Simmons (2005) and the Miller v. Alabama (2012) case involving life sentences for Juveniles. What is your opinion on how the US Supreme Court has decided to separate punishment options for Juveniles who commit Murder?

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Q. What is your opinion on how the US Supreme Court has decided to separate punishment options for Juveniles who commit Murder?

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