ase Study: State of Miller v. Alabama
Directions: Read the case of Miller v. Alabama and review additional course materials. I have provided resources for you, but you are permitted to use other reliable, scholarly resources (No Wikipedia or blogs). Complete the questions below.
THE CASE
Who is Eric Miller and what were the circumstances leading up to his life prison sentence?
What does the Eighth Amendment state and how was it interpreted/applied in this case?
What did the Supreme Court ultimately decide in this case?
YOUR OPINION
Do you think that it should be considered “cruel and unusual” to sentence a 14-year-old who is convicted of murder to life in prison without the possibility of parole?
If a juvenile and an adult commit similar crimes, should they be given the same punishment?
WORKS CITED
