People v. Skinner
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2018 | State Juristiction

People v. Skinner

Keywords juvenile offender; juvenile life without parole; JLWOP; permanent incorrigibility

Abstract

In this case, the Supreme Court of Michigan found that in order to sentence a juvenile offender to life without parole, the Court is not required to make a separate finding of permanent incorrigibility.

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Abstract

In this case, the Supreme Court of Michigan found that in order to sentence a juvenile offender to life without parole, the Court is not required to make a separate finding of permanent incorrigibility.

Summary

In this case, the Supreme Court of Michigan ruled that a separate finding of permanent incorrigibility is not a prerequisite for sentencing a juvenile offender to life without parole.

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Abstract

In this case, the Supreme Court of Michigan found that in order to sentence a juvenile offender to life without parole, the Court is not required to make a separate finding of permanent incorrigibility.

Summary

In a decision by the Michigan Supreme Court, it was ruled that a separate finding of permanent incorrigibility is not required to sentence a juvenile offender to life without parole.

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Abstract

In this case, the Supreme Court of Michigan found that in order to sentence a juvenile offender to life without parole, the Court is not required to make a separate finding of permanent incorrigibility.

Summary

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that judges don't need to prove a young offender will always be a criminal to sentence them to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

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Abstract

In this case, the Supreme Court of Michigan found that in order to sentence a juvenile offender to life without parole, the Court is not required to make a separate finding of permanent incorrigibility.

Summary

The Michigan Supreme Court decided that judges don't have to prove a young person is permanently bad before giving them a life sentence without the chance of parole.

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917 N.W.2d 292 (Mich. 2018)

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