The Impact of Roper V. Simmons on Juvenile Justice and Constitutional Law
Words: 656 1284Citing the Eighth Amendment's ban in regards to unusually harsh penalties the Supreme Court ruled in Roper v. Simmons (2005) that it is unlawful to execute anyone who has committed crimes before the age of 18. This ruling not only reflects evolving moral standards but also highlights how important it is to recognize the developmental differences between teens and adults. The decision marked a dramatic change in the way the judicial system views and handles juvenile criminals radically changing the […]