William J. Brennan Quotes
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The principle inherent in the clause that prohibits pointless infliction of excessive punishment when less severe punishment can adequately achieve the same purposes invalidates the punishment.
William J. Brennan
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Author Details:
Type:
Judge Quotes
Category:
American Judge Quotes
Date of Birth:
April 25, 1906
Date of Death:
July 27, 1997
Nationality:
American
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Thurgood Marshall
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Quote Keywords:
Achieve,
Adequately,
Clause,
Excessive,
Infliction,
Inherent,
Less,
Pointless,
Principle,
Prohibits,
Punishment,
Purposes,
Same,
Severe
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Dictionary Links:
Achieve,
Adequately,
Clause,
Excessive,
Infliction,
Inherent,
Less,
Pointless,
Principle,
Punishment,
Same,
Severe
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