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Juveniles to Appeal Life Sentences Following Ruling

Juvenile Justice

Professor Sara Jacobson is quoted in this article by The Temple News on juveniles in Philadelphia who will appeal life sentences in light of the recent US Supreme Court decision in Montgomery v. Louisiana. Jacobson notes that some of the legislation issues still need to be worked out, and comments on why not all juveniles will get a second chance at freedom in light of the decision.

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