In the Solem v. Helm case, the Supreme Court held the defendant's sentence to life without parole for passing a "no account" check was:
A) a harsh, but acceptable sentence.
B) a violation of procedural due process.
C) a violation of the Eighth Amendment.
D) an advisable sentence which would serve to deter others.
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