Does a lengthy sentence for multiple sex crimes constitute cruel or unusual punishment?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Young, C087398 (Cal. App. 2020):
A lengthy sentence by itself does not establish cruel and unusual punishment. Case law shows California's "appellate courts have held that lengthy sentences for multiple sex crimes do not constitute cruel or unusual punishment." (People v.
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