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Pros And Cons Of Roper Vs Hammons

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Roper v. Simmons
After reviewing several different opinions regarding the Supreme Court’s verdict in the Roper v. Simmons case, I agree with their final decision. There are many pros and cons when it comes to condemning a juvenile to death row or life imprisonment without parole. I believe that each case is unique and the penalty should depend upon the severity of the crime and how it was committed. In addition, an individual’s age, mental health status and genetics need to be considered when sentencing an appropriate punishment. In Simmons case, I think that he knew exactly what he was doing at the time when he murdered Mrs. Cook. The fact that he took his time tying her up and wrapping duct tape around her whole face, before pushing her into

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