Determine current societal standards for cruel punishment


Problem

Moore v. Texas

i. If the basis for cruel and unusual punishment is an evolving standard, what will happen to that standard over time? Explain.

ii. In Atkins v. Virginia (2002), how did the court suggest we determine current societal standards for cruel and unusual punishment?

iii. How did the court in Hall v. Florida (2014); and later in Moore v. Texas (2017), change the standard for determining the current societal standards for cruel and unusual punishment?

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