Multiple Choice
Case 2.4
Tory was fifteen years old when he intentionally pushed another high school student in front of a car, killing him. Tory stated in court that he wanted to kill someone and picked his victim at random. Tory has an extensive record of antisocial behavior and was sentenced to life without possibility of parole. Tory appealed the sentence but the appeal was unsuccessful.
-In his appeal,Tory likely argued that his sentence was
A) retroactive.
B) expost facto.
C) disproportionate.
D) void-for-vagueness.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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