What is the test for imposing a sentence that is grossly disproportionate to the severity of the crime?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Trotter, B283549 (Cal. App. 2018):
"The Eighth Amendment prohibits imposition of a sentence that is 'grossly disproportionate' to the severity of the crime." (People v. Haller (2009) 174 Cal.App.4th 1080, 1087.) In California, a punishment violates the state constitution if "it is so disproportionate to the crime for which it is inflicted that it
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