With an explanation supporting that ruling

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Question: The landmark ruling in Roper v Simmons provoked a question on sentencing for crimes committed while a juvenile. Given the step away from death sentences for crimes committed while juveniles, legal scholars began to question the Constitutionality of life sentences for crimes committed while a juvenile.

Please read Graham v Florida and provide a legal brief on the details of this case. A legal brief requires the following: the case title, statement of the issue of the case, the details of the case background, and the way in which the court ruled, with an explanation supporting that ruling. At the conclusion of this brief, take a stance for or against the outcome of the ruling and explain your opinion.

Four pages are required with APA references

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