Excerpt
Leandro Andrade was sentenced to 25 years to life for a petty theft conviction because he had two prior convictions. A first offense conviction carries a 6 month sentence. He appealed saying his sentence was cruel and unusual punishment.
In This Issue
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Foreword
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Case Background
Overview of Mandatory Sentencing Decisions
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Lower Court Holding
Decision of the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
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Before the Court
The Justices Weigh in During Oral Arguments
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Pro & Con
Is the California "Three Strikes" Mandatory Sentencing Law "Cruel and Unusual Punishment"?
