West Virginia Supreme Court· 5/27/1987

State v. Deal

Citations

358 S.E.2d 226
178 W. Va. 142
1987 W. Va. LEXIS 553

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vacating sentence of non-violent recidivist on grounds that life in prison was disproportionate to offenses
vacating sentence of non-violent recidivist on grounds that life in prison was disproportionate to offenses
finding a life sentence disproportionate for possession of a controlled substance where the record revealed a violent prior felony conviction 16 years earlier
finding a life sentence disproportionate for possession of a controlled substance where the record revealed a violent prior felony conviction 16 years earlier
overturning recidivist life sentence where triggering felony was possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and underlying felonies were unlawful wounding and grand larceny
reversing recidivist life sentence where defendant’s triggering offense was possession of a controlled substance, 125.4 grams of marijuana, with intent to deliver and 11 defendant had prior violent felony conviction for unlawful wounding and grand larceny

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