Case 2.2
Steve fired a gun into a family’s home in his neighborhood. Steve was later arrested and admitted to the shooting. Following his conviction, the judge sentenced him to 10 years in prison based on facts not determined to be true beyond a reasonable doubt. The sentence exceeded the statutory maximum by two years.

-The increase in sentence by two years based on facts not determined beyond a reasonable doubt violates what amendment to the Constitution?

Question

Case 2.2 
Steve fired a gun into a family’s home in his neighborhood. Steve was later arrested and admitted to the shooting. Following his conviction, the judge sentenced him to 10 years in prison based on facts not determined to be true beyond a reasonable doubt. The sentence exceeded the statutory maximum by two years.

-The increase in sentence by two years based on facts not determined beyond a reasonable doubt violates what amendment to the Constitution?​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Sixth Amendment guarantees a defendant’s right to a fair trial, including the right to have a jury determine guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The judge sentencing Steve to a longer sentence based on facts that were not determined beyond a reasonable doubt violates this constitutional right. Additionally, the sentence exceeding the statutory maximum violates the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment.

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