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Thepetition of the day is:

16-1167

Issues:(1) WhetherGraham v. Florida‘s categorical rule applies to consecutive, fixed-term prison sentences for multiple non-homicide offenses committed by a juvenile that result in a lengthy aggregate sentence; (2) ifGraham‘s categorical rule applies to consecutive, fixed-term prison sentences for multiple non-homicide offenses, at what point must a juvenile be provided some meaningful opportunity for release; and (3) whetherGrahamapplies retroactively to juveniles sentenced to consecutive, fixed-term prison sentences for multiple non-homicide offenses that result in a lengthy aggregate sentence.

Cases: Ohio v. Moore

Recommended Citation: Aurora Barnes, Petition of the day, SCOTUSblog (Jun. 2, 2017, 12:00 AM), https://www.scotusblog.com/2017/06/petition-of-the-day-1168/