16May
2016
2016
This Week in History – Life Without Parole Ruled Unconstitutional
Kelly Landers / 0 Comments /Florida Solicitor General Scott Makar, who grew up in Holmes Beach, gives the state’s oral argument to the U.S. Supreme Court in the Graham v. Florida case, in which life without parole was ruled unconstitutional in November 2009, one of four times he appeared before the court during the 2009-2010 term. (Credit: Dana Verkouteren in Business Observer)
West Palm Beach criminal defense attorney Kelly V. Landers recalls events of significance that occurred this week in history.
On May 15, 1972, while campaigning for the presidency, Alabama governor George Wallace was shot — leaving him partially paralyzed.
On May 17, 2010, Graham v. Florida, issued by the Supreme Court, life without the possibility of parole was ruled unconstitutional.
On May 20, 1932, Amelia Earhart began the first solo, nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean by a female pilot.
Quote: You grow up the day you have the first real laugh at yourself.
Have a great week!
Photo of the Week
The Landers family sadly says good-bye to “Tangerine Dream, Taz.”
