Which supreme court case determined that the death penalty could be constitutional as long as objective sentencing guidelines are followed and the character of the defendant can be considered?

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25 June, 07:02

Which supreme court case determined that the death penalty could be constitutional as long as objective sentencing guidelines are followed and the character of the defendant can be considered?

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Devin Villanueva · Answer 1

The Supreme Court has ruled that the death penalty does not violate the Eighth Amendment's ban on cruel and unusual punishment, but the Eighth Amendment does shape certain procedural aspects regarding when a jury may use the death penalty and how it must be carried out.