Focus on the issues encountered in sentencing youthful offenders in criminal court, including recent Supreme Court cases Miller v. Alabama, People v. Buffer, and the many resulting cases interpreting the sentencing of juvenile and young adult offenders. Also included is a discussion about the statutory amendments made to the criminal code as a result of Miller, issues with youthful offender early parole, truth in sentencing, as it applies to juveniles and other related issues.
Credits: 0.75 General, 0 Diversity/Inclusion PR, 0 MH/SA PR, 0 Other PR
Expires: 7/1/2023
Faculty:
Darren W. O’Brien, Law Office of Darren W. O’Brien