Which has been ruled by the Supreme Court to be cruel and unusual punishment? jail for narcotics possession jail for narcotics addiction jail for petty theft jail for minor crimes

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Arjun Pearson

15 July, 15:38

Which has been ruled by the Supreme Court to be cruel and unusual punishment? jail for narcotics possession jail for narcotics addiction jail for petty theft jail for minor crimes

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Beatrice Zhang · Answer 1

Jail for narcotics addiction would be your anwer

Janiyah Weaver · Answer 2

The answer is: Jail for narcotic addiction

Narcotic addicts would most likely experience excruciating pain during withdrawal, which is why it is important for them to get proper care in the hands of health professionals.

Because of this Putting them in jail would be similar to physical torture since they would not get access to those needed professionals ... This became the basis of the ruling.