Case 2.4
Tory was fifteen years old when he intentionally pushed another high school student in front of a car, killing him. Tory stated in court that he wanted to kill someone and picked his victim at random. Tory has an extensive record of antisocial behavior and was sentenced to life without possibility of parole. Tory appealed the sentence but the appeal was unsuccessful.

-Tory's failed appeal is most like what U.S.Supreme Court case?

Question

Case 2.4
Tory was fifteen years old when he intentionally pushed another high school student in front of a car, killing him. Tory stated in court that he wanted to kill someone and picked his victim at random. Tory has an extensive record of antisocial behavior and was sentenced to life without possibility of parole. Tory appealed the sentence but the appeal was unsuccessful.

-Tory's failed appeal is most like what U.S.Supreme Court case?​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

State v. Ninham (2011) is most similar to Tory's case because it involves a juvenile (a person under 18) who was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for a homicide, which directly parallels Tory's situation. The other cases listed do not deal with juvenile sentencing or life without parole for juveniles.

Case 2.4 Tory Was Fifteen Years Old When He Intentionally Pushed Another