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Childhood Socioeconomic Status and Executive Function in Childhood and Beyond
Childhood socioeconomic status (SES) consistently predicts executive function (EF) performance from childhood to adulthood. The differences in EF abilities linked to childhood SES do not diminish with age.
Male Antisocial Behaviour in Adolescence and Beyond
This article reviews new research on male antisocial behavior, focusing on two types: life-course persistent (LCP) and adolescence-limited (AL). LCP behavior starts early and continues, while AL behavior begins and ends in adolescence.
Brief Amici Curiae of Concerned Psychiatrists, Psychologists and Neuropsychologists in Support of Petition for Writ of Certiorari
The brief argues that new scientific consensus on brain development, trauma, and substance abuse means young adults may share cognitive characteristics with juveniles. It urges the Court to consider these factors in death penalty cases.
State v. Michel
The Florida Supreme Court ruled that juvenile offenders sentenced to life with parole after 25 years are not eligible for resentencing, distinguishing it from cases of life without parole.
People v. Wines
The court ruled that judges must consider a juvenile offender's youth during resentencing, even if the new sentence is not life without parole. This applied to Mr. Wines, who was a juvenile when convicted of felony murder and other crimes.
People v. Skinner
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that a separate finding of permanent incorrigibility is not required to sentence a juvenile offender to life without parole.
Malvo v. Mathena
Lee Malvo, a D.C. sniper, appealed his life without parole sentence. His appeals, citing mental impairment and Eighth Amendment violations, were denied; he remains in prison.
State v. Seam
The court found a life sentence with parole for a defendant did not violate his constitutional rights. The prior ruling on juvenile life sentences without parole did not apply.
In the Interest of C.K.
The New Jersey Supreme Court found the state's lifetime Megan's Law requirements for juvenile sex offenders unconstitutional. The Court ruled these requirements were overly punitive and lacked a rational basis for juveniles.
State v. J.R.
The Court ruled that a juvenile's curfew violation provided probable cause for arrest, justifying the search that uncovered controlled substances. Evidence found during the search was admissible.
Morrow v. Ford
The court denied Morrow's appeal, finding his attorneys were not ineffective for their handling of mitigating evidence or for not hiring an independent crime scene expert.
Justin Burrell v. State of Delaware
The Delaware Supreme Court reviewed jury instructions for Justin Burrell's murder conviction. It aimed to determine if self-defense laws were fairly presented for the then-17-year-old.
Brief Amicus Curiae of Professors of Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Constitutional Law in Support of Petitioner
This brief argues that courts must carefully consider a suspect's age, intelligence, and police tactics when deciding if a confession was voluntary. It claims lower courts ignored these factors, leading to a coerced confession.
Brief of Current and Former Prosecutors as Amici Curiae in Support of Petitioner
This brief argues that courts must carefully evaluate juvenile confessions, especially when a child has intellectual disabilities, because standard interrogation techniques can lead innocent children to falsely confess.
Brief of The Innocence Network as Amicus Curiae in Support of Petitioner
This brief argues that police interrogation tactics can lead innocent people, especially juveniles, to falsely confess. It urges the Court to review cases where involuntary juvenile confessions led to wrongful convictions.