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Case Details
Wrote writ of certiorari and argued on behalf of Henry Montgomery before United States Supreme Court. In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed the Louisiana Supreme Court, holding that Miller v. Alabama (regarding mandatory life imprisonment for juveniles) is retroactive, entitling Montgomery and others to be re-sentenced with consideration for parole.
Additional Notes
U.S. Supreme Court reversed Louisiana Supreme Court, ruling Miller v. Alabama retroactive, entitling juveniles sentenced to mandatory life imprisonment to re-sentencing with parole consideration.