Youth Defense

  • Landmark Michigan Supreme Court Ruling for 19- and 20- years olds with LWOP

    Earlier this month, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in People v. Czarnecki and People v. Taylor, holding that mandatory life without parole (LWOP) sentences for people who were 19 or 20 at the time of the offense are unconstitutional—and that this decision applies retroactively. Combined with the People v. Poole ruling (affirming resentencing rights for 18-year-olds sentenced…

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  • Second Chances: Exploring the Impact of Resentencing and Juvenile Justice

    We invite you to join us for two important events coming up soon in Detroit, where we will engage in crucial discussions on the Second Look Resentencing Act and Juvenile Life Without Parole. 1. Second Chances: A Listening SessionDate: October 16th, 2024Time: Dinner 6:00 PM, Presentation 7:00 PMLocation: 8850 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48202At this…

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