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Wyo juvenile sentencing out of sync with US courts
Posted 10/26/12
CASPER, Wyo. — Proposals to bring Wyoming law into compliance with U.S. Supreme Court rulings on mandatory life sentences for juveniles have failed in committee.
The Casper Star-Tribune reports two bills fell short in the Joint Judiciary Interim Committee Thursday because two members were absent, so supporters couldn't muster the five votes necessary for a majority.
It wasn't clear whether supporters would make another attempt at changing the law.
The proposals were prompted by a Supreme Court decision barring mandatory life sentences for juveniles.
One would have either eliminated life without parole for juveniles. Another would have required a hearing to consider a young offender's age and maturity before sentencing.
Wyoming Attorney General Gregory Phillips says the committee's decision will create confusion in the courts and leave judges without direction from lawmakers.
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Information from: Casper (Wyo.) Star-Tribune, http://www.trib.com