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Appeals court weighs life sentences for juveniles

By GREG BLUESTEIN
Associated Press

Published: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 1:05 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 1:05 p.m.

ATLANTA - The U.S. Supreme Court has already ruled that juveniles cannot be sentenced to death, and that they also cannot be sentenced to life in prison without parole for rape and other non-homicide offenses. But what about those juveniles who were convicted of murder?

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals is now considering a case that could answer that question. The court heard arguments in the case Wednesday.

Kenneth Loggins was convicted in Alabama of killing a hitchhiker in 1994 and originally sentenced to die. Loggins was 17 at the time of the killing, and three other people - ages 19, 17 and 16 - were also convicted in the slaying and sentenced to either death or life in prison. Loggins' punishment was reduced to life without parole after the Supreme Court banned such punishments in 2005.

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Angel House advocates for victims’ rights and services for victims of violent crime, providing direct services to victims and their families, and providing public education and awareness.

Our staff members are available to assist the family and loved ones of a homicide victim. Advocates assist survivors in communicating with Police, Attorney's General office, and Governor's Office and provide emotional and physical support throughout the course of your case. Advocates work closely with the staff in all phases of the Criminal Justice System. There are nearly 45,000 homicides annually in the United States. This effects between 150,000 and 200,000 relatives and other survivors. The trauma and grief experienced by survivors cause emotional scars that last a lifetime.

We assist with Death Notification, Media Coverage, Funeral Arrangements, Victim's Compensation, Trial Attendance, Insurance Claims, Crime Scene Clean-up.