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		<title>SUPREME COURT ADDRESSES LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE FOR JUVENILES</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 08:07:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are Life Sentences Appropriate for Juvenile Offenders?

By: Houston Criminal Attorney John Floyd and Paralegal Billy Sinclair

The United States Supreme Court finally addressed for the first time a long debated issue: whether juveniles can be sentenced to life without parole (“LWOP”), a sentence normally reserved for the very worst offenders. In its decision finding that LWOP for juvenile offenders was unconstitutional, the Court pointed out that only six states in this country do not have LWOP for juveniles. Fortunately, the State of Texas is one of those states. The Legislature last year eliminated the penalty provision from its sentencing practices.]]></description>
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		<title>LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE FOR JUVENILES ELIMINATED</title>
		<link>http://www.johntfloyd.com/blog/2009/09/21/life-without-parole-for-juveniles-eliminated/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:59:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Texas Takes Small First Step Towards Humane Treatment, Punishment for Youthful Offenders

By: Houston Criminal Attorney John Floyd and Paralegal Billy Sinclair

The Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA) releases every two years after each session of the Texas Legislature a summary of new or amended laws enacted during the legislative session. This year Kristin Etter (TCDLA’s Voice of the Defense) has provided this continuing education service from TCDLA to criminal defense attorneys throughout the state. It is not only a continuing education service but an invaluable research tool as well. This blog over the next couple months will feature in depth articles about the most significant pieces of legislation that emanated out of the 2009 Texas Legislature and their potential impact on the state’s criminal justice system with special appreciation to the TCDLA.]]></description>
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