Read and take notes from these 5 items– The majority opinion (Justice Kennedy) in Graham v Florida. (2010 Decision of the U.S. Supreme Court – use this link, edited version the dissenting opinion (Justice Thomas) in Graham v Florida. See prior link– Payne’s review of the goals of punishment in pp 360-362.– this overview of incarceration in Florida review of prison costs. -prisons-2015-state-spending-trends/price-of-prisons-2015-state-spending-trends/price-of-prisons-2015-state-spending-trends-prison-spending In your paper answer these questions:Does the Kennedy discussion of the goals of punishment in Graham match Payne’s review of punishment goals? How does it fit with what the court is requiring Florida to do? Explain your answer.Is the dissent from Justice Thomas a blank check for trial
Does the Kennedy discussion of the goals of punishment in Graham match Payne’s review of punishment goals? How does it fit with what the court is requiring Florida to do?
