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Wednesday, April 23, 2025

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292 years in prison

SAN FRANCISCO — The Ninth Circuit affirmed the denial of habeas relief to a man convicted of 25 felonies, most of which were burglaries, who says his 292-year total sentence by an Arizona state court is disproportionate to the crimes. Though “harsh,” the decision was not unreasonable.

Read the ruling here.

Categories / Appeals, Briefs, Civil Rights, Criminal

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