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Supreme Court Rules That Juveniles Sentenced to Life Can Appeal for Parole

On Monday, January 25th, the Supreme Court ruled in Montgomery v. Louisiana that sentencing juveniles to life without parole is…

Saving Face: How Looks Impact Court Sentences

  Summary: A recent study from the University of Toronto suggests that one’s facial appearance may have a big impact…

Ariel Castro Settles on Plea Deal that Will Save His Life

In one of the most notorious and revolting kidnapping cases in recent times, Ariel Castro has arrived at a plea…

Supreme Court Issues Ruling on Juvenile Murderers

On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that juvenile murderers cannot be issued mandatory sentences of life in prison without parole,…