Sullivan v. Florida (2009)
- Docket
- 08-7621
- Decided
- 2009-01-01
Summary
Question: Does the imposition of a life sentence without parole on a 13 year old convicted of a non-homicidal offense violate the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments' prohibition of "cruel and unusual punishment?" Conclusion: The writ of certiorari was dismissed as improvidently granted.