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U.S. Supreme Court
Sep 2019

Juvenile Life Without Parole

Mathena v. Malvo

Whether a juvenile sentenced to life without parole is entitled to a new sentencing proceeding following the Supreme Court's decision in Montgomery v. Louisiana, which have retroactive effect to a previous decision prohibiting mandatory sentences of life without parole for juveniles, where it is unclear whether the original sentence was imposed under a mandatory or discretionary state sentencing scheme.
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Mathena V. Malvo. Explore Case.
U.S. Supreme Court
Sep 2019
A solitary confinement cell

Juvenile Life Without Parole

Mathena v. Malvo

Whether a juvenile sentenced to life without parole is entitled to a new sentencing proceeding following the Supreme Court's decision in Montgomery v. Louisiana, which have retroactive effect to a previous decision prohibiting mandatory sentences of life without parole for juveniles, where it is unclear whether the original sentence was imposed under a mandatory or discretionary state sentencing scheme.
Mathena V. Malvo. Explore Case.