Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-2010
Abstract
In Graham v. Florida, the United States Supreme Court held that life without parole could not be imposed on a juvenile offender for a nonhomicide crime.1 In this context, the Graham Court extensively discussed the diminished culpability of juvenile criminal defendants, as compared to adults. The Court relied on current scientific research regarding adolescent development and neuroscience. While the narrowest holding of Graham has little impact in Michigan, the science it relies on, and the potential broader implications for adolescents in Michigan, are significant.
Recommended Citation
Thomas, Kimberly A. "What Does Graham Mean in Michigan?" Mich. Child Welfare L. J. 13, no. 3 (2010): 2-9.
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