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Eighth Amendment violation in Kentucky

17 Kentucky opinions name it 2 courts 2003–2024 8 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Kentucky courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Leonardo Botero Gomez v. United Statesgreen
ca11 · 1990 · cited in 4 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2021–2024
2 sentences

2021Gomez v. United States, 899 F.2d 1124, 1126 (11th Cir. 1990) (“[R]elief of an Eighth Amendment violation does not include release from confinement.”); Cook v. Hanberry, 596 F.2d 658, 660 (5th Cir. 1979) (“Assuming [a]rguendo that his allegations of mistreatment demonstrate cruel and unusual punishment, the petitioner still would not be entitled to release from prison.

2021Gomez v. United States, 899 F.2d 1124, 1126 (11th Cir. 1990) (“[R]elief of an Eighth Amendment violation does not include release from confinement.”); Cook v. Hanberry, 596 F.2d 658, 660 (5th Cir. 1979) (“Assuming [a]rguendo that his allegations of mistreatment demonstrate cruel and unusual punishment, the petitioner still would not be entitled to release from prison.

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Carl E. Cook v. Jack A. Hanberry, Warden, United States Penitentiary, Atlanta, Georgiagreen
ca5 · 1979 · cited in 3 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Gomez v. United States, 899 F.2d 1124, 1126 (11th Cir. 1990) (“[R]elief of an Eighth Amendment violation does not include release from confinement.”); Cook v. Hanberry, 596 F.2d 658, 660 (5th Cir. 1979) (“Assuming [a]rguendo that his allegations of mistreatment demonstrate cruel and unusual punishment, the petitioner still would not be entitled to release from prison.

2021Gomez v. United States, 899 F.2d 1124, 1126 (11th Cir. 1990) (“[R]elief of an Eighth Amendment violation does not include release from confinement.”); Cook v. Hanberry, 596 F.2d 658, 660 (5th Cir. 1979) (“Assuming [a]rguendo that his allegations of mistreatment demonstrate cruel and unusual punishment, the petitioner still would not be entitled to release from prison.

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cluster 520668green
· 1989 · cited in 3 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020Although we approach the justiciability of these cases under the standing doctrine, application of the related ripeness doctrine has likewise resulted in courts dismissing premature claims and vacating premature decisions in the context of an Eighth Amendment challenge.12 For example, in 18 Unnamed “John Smith” Prisoners v. Meese, 871 F.2d 881, 882-83 (9th Cir. 1989), the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a summary judgment in favor of the government in a case involving an Eighth Amendment challenge to a proposed double bunking plan as cruel and unusual punishment.

2020Although we approach the justiciability of these cases under the standing doctrine, application of the related ripeness doctrine has likewise resulted in courts dismissing premature claims and vacating premature decisions in the context of an Eighth Amendment challenge.12 For example, in 18 Unnamed “John Smith” Prisoners v. Meese, 871 F.2d 881, 882-83 (9th Cir. 1989), the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a summary judgment in favor of the government in a case involving an Eighth Amendment challenge to a proposed double bunking plan as cruel and unusual punishment.

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Broadrick v. Oklahomagreen
scotus · 1973 · cited in 3 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020See Broadrick v. Oklahoma, 413 U.S. 601, 612 (1973); Dougherty v. Town ofN.

2020See Broadrick v. Oklahoma, 413 U.S. 601, 612 (1973); Dougherty v. Town ofN.

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Valley Forge Christian College v. Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Inc.green
scotus · 1982 · cited in 3 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020The Ninth Circuit, finding the inmates’ claims were not sufficiently concrete to warrant judicial 11 Requiring the litigant to prove “actual injury” “tends to assure that the legal questions presented to the court will be resolved, not in the ratified atmosphere of a debating society, but in a concrete factual context conducive to a realistic appreciation of the consequences of judicial action.” Valley Forge Christian College v. Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Inc., 454 U.S. 464, 472 (1982).

2020The Ninth Circuit, finding the inmates’ claims were not sufficiently concrete to warrant judicial 11 Requiring the litigant to prove “actual injury” “tends to assure that the legal questions presented to the court will be resolved, not in the ratified atmosphere of a debating society, but in a concrete factual context conducive to a realistic appreciation of the consequences of judicial action.” Valley Forge Christian College v. Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Inc., 454 U.S. 464, 472 (1982).

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Fields v. Commonwealthgreen
kyctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024As such, this Court will not address them. 9 The Commonwealth argues this issue was waived and although cites a number of cases in support this proposition, none of the cases cited involve the issue of restitution. 10 576 (Ky. 2010) (citing Fields v. Commonwealth, 123 S.W.3d 914, 918 (Ky. App. 2003)).

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Coleman v. Thompsongreen
scotus · 1991 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See United States v. Aguilar-Muniz, 156 F.3d 974, 978 (9th Cir. 1998)."); In re Grand Jury Proceedings, 33 F.3d 1060, 1062 (9th Cir.1994) ("The time to raise the issue of an Eighth Amendment violation of his right to be free from excessive fines is after the imposition of such a fine."). [12] Coleman v. Thompson, 501 U.S. 722, 750 , 111 S.Ct. 2546, 2565 (1991). [13] Sawyer v. Whitley, 505 U.S. 333, 345 , 112 S.Ct. 2514, 2522 , 120 L.Ed.2d 269 (1992). [14] KRS 532.130(2).

2005See United States v. Aguilar-Muniz, 156 F.3d 974, 978 (9th Cir. 1998)."); In re Grand Jury Proceedings, 33 F.3d 1060, 1062 (9th Cir.1994) ("The time to raise the issue of an Eighth Amendment violation of his right to be free from excessive fines is after the imposition of such a fine."). [12] Coleman v. Thompson, 501 U.S. 722, 750 , 111 S.Ct. 2546, 2565 (1991). [13] Sawyer v. Whitley, 505 U.S. 333, 345 , 112 S.Ct. 2514, 2522 , 120 L.Ed.2d 269 (1992). [14] KRS 532.130(2).

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UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Francisco AGUILAR-MUNIZ, Defendant-Appellantgreen
ca9 · 1998 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See United States v. Aguilar-Muniz, 156 F.3d 974, 978 (9th Cir.1998).”); In re Grand Jury Proceedings, 33 F.3d 1060, 1062 (9th Cir.1994) ("The time to raise the issue of an Eighth Amendment violation of his right to be free from excessive fines is after the imposition of such a fine.”). .

2005See United States v. Aguilar-Muniz, 156 F.3d 974, 978 (9th Cir.1998).”); In re Grand Jury Proceedings, 33 F.3d 1060, 1062 (9th Cir.1994) ("The time to raise the issue of an Eighth Amendment violation of his right to be free from excessive fines is after the imposition of such a fine.”). .

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Goodman v. United Statesgreen
ca9 · 1994 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See United States v. Aguilar-Muniz, 156 F.3d 974, 978 (9th Cir.1998).”); In re Grand Jury Proceedings, 33 F.3d 1060, 1062 (9th Cir.1994) ("The time to raise the issue of an Eighth Amendment violation of his right to be free from excessive fines is after the imposition of such a fine.”). .

2005See United States v. Aguilar-Muniz, 156 F.3d 974, 978 (9th Cir.1998).”); In re Grand Jury Proceedings, 33 F.3d 1060, 1062 (9th Cir.1994) ("The time to raise the issue of an Eighth Amendment violation of his right to be free from excessive fines is after the imposition of such a fine.”). .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Kentucky. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
District Attorney's Office for the Third Judicial District v. Osborne green
scotus · 2009
2 sentences

2011The absence of a federal constitutional right to postconviction DNA evidence forecloses [Appellant's] Eighth Amendment claim, which rested upon his due process argument."' (quoting Osborne, 129 S.Ct. at 2316 ; Young v. Philadelphia County Dist.

2011The absence of a federal constitutional right to postconviction DNA evidence forecloses [Appellant's] Eighth Amendment claim, which rested upon his due process argument."' (quoting Osborne, 129 S.Ct. at 2316 ; Young v. Philadelphia County Dist.

32011–2011
Young v. Philadelphia County District Attorney's Office neutral
ca3 · 2009
2 sentences

2011Attorney’s Office, 341 Fed.Appx. 843 , 846 (3d Cir.2009)). 3.

2010Attorney’s Office, 341 Fed.Appx. 843 , 846 (3d Cir.2009).

22010–2011
Farmer v. Brennan green
scotus · 1994
1 sentence

2021As Davidson has failed to satisfy the requirements as set forth in Farmer, 511 U.S. at 833 , for a successful Eighth Amendment claim, we cannot grant Davidson the relief requested.

12021–2021
Stanford v. Commonwealth green
kyctapp · 2007
2 sentences

2021Stanford V, 248 S.W.3d at 581 .

2021Stanford V, 248 S.W.3d at 581 .

12021–2021
Craig Wilson v. Mark Williams green
ca6 · 2020
2 sentences

2021The Sixth Circuit recently considered an Eighth Amendment claim relating to COVID-19 in Wilson v. Williams, 961 F.3d 829 (6th Cir. 2020).

2021The Sixth Circuit recently considered an Eighth Amendment claim relating to COVID-19 in Wilson v. Williams, 961 F.3d 829 (6th Cir. 2020).

12021–2021
Commonwealth v. Claycomb green
moctapp · 2018
2 sentences

2020“Eighth Amendment scrutiny is 10 The United States Supreme Court has identified the five major justiciability doctrines as: “(1) the prohibition against advisory opinions, (2) standing, (3) ripeness, (4) mootness, and (5) the political-question doctrines.” 566 S.W.3d at 193 . 12 appropriate only after the State has complied with the constitutional guarantees traditionally associated with criminal prosecutions. . . . [T]he State does not acquire the power to punish with which the Eighth Amendment is concerned until after it has secured a formal adjudication of guilt in accordance with due proce

2020“Eighth Amendment scrutiny is 10 The United States Supreme Court has identified the five major justiciability doctrines as: “(1) the prohibition against advisory opinions, (2) standing, (3) ripeness, (4) mootness, and (5) the political-question doctrines.” 566 S.W.3d at 193 . 12 appropriate only after the State has complied with the constitutional guarantees traditionally associated with criminal prosecutions. . . . [T]he State does not acquire the power to punish with which the Eighth Amendment is concerned until after it has secured a formal adjudication of guilt in accordance with due proce

12020–2020
Sawyer v. Whitley green
scotus · 1992
2 sentences

2005See United States v. Aguilar-Muniz, 156 F.3d 974, 978 (9th Cir. 1998)."); In re Grand Jury Proceedings, 33 F.3d 1060, 1062 (9th Cir.1994) ("The time to raise the issue of an Eighth Amendment violation of his right to be free from excessive fines is after the imposition of such a fine."). [12] Coleman v. Thompson, 501 U.S. 722, 750 , 111 S.Ct. 2546, 2565 (1991). [13] Sawyer v. Whitley, 505 U.S. 333, 345 , 112 S.Ct. 2514, 2522 , 120 L.Ed.2d 269 (1992). [14] KRS 532.130(2).

2005See United States v. Aguilar-Muniz, 156 F.3d 974, 978 (9th Cir. 1998)."); In re Grand Jury Proceedings, 33 F.3d 1060, 1062 (9th Cir.1994) ("The time to raise the issue of an Eighth Amendment violation of his right to be free from excessive fines is after the imposition of such a fine."). [12] Coleman v. Thompson, 501 U.S. 722, 750 , 111 S.Ct. 2546, 2565 (1991). [13] Sawyer v. Whitley, 505 U.S. 333, 345 , 112 S.Ct. 2514, 2522 , 120 L.Ed.2d 269 (1992). [14] KRS 532.130(2).

12005–2005
Lockyer v. Andrade green
scotus · 2003
2 sentences

2003Recently, the United States Supreme Court upheld in Lockyer v. Andrade, 538 U.S. 63 , 123 S.Ct. 1166 , 155 L.Ed.2d 144 (2003), California’s “three strikes” law, perhaps the strictest habitual offender statute in the nation, against an Eighth Amendment challenge.

2003Recently, the United States Supreme Court upheld in Lockyer v. Andrade, 538 U.S. 63 , 123 S.Ct. 1166 , 155 L.Ed.2d 144 (2003), California’s “three strikes” law, perhaps the strictest habitual offender statute in the nation, against an Eighth Amendment challenge.

12003–2003

Statutes the citing opinions construe

KY § Ky. Rev. Stat. § 17.176 (4) KY § Ky. Rev. Stat. § 422.285 (4) KY § Ky. Rev. Stat. § 532.025 (4) KY § Ky. Rev. Stat. § 532.030 (4) KY § Ky. Rev. Stat. § 532.075 (4) KY § Ky. Rev. Stat. § 422.287 (3) KY § Ky. Rev. Stat. § 524.140 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 305 (1983–2026) TX 222 (1988–2026) IL 124 (1981–2026) FL 85 (1981–2026) PA 80 (1985–2026) VA 62 (1983–2026) OH 48 (1999–2025) KS 43 (2001–2026) MS 42 (1986–2025) WA 37 (1983–2023) OR 35 (1992–2025) AZ 33 (1978–2024) TN 30 (1994–2022) MA 30 (1976–2026) CO 29 (1990–2026) MI 28 (1984–2025) IA 28 (1999–2022) ID 27 (1983–2024) SD 24 (1980–2024) AL 24 (1984–2026) NY 23 (1974–2026) OK 22 (1987–2020) MO 21 (1993–2023) IN 20 (1979–2024) NC 20 (1991–2025) NJ 20 (1983–2022) GA 18 (1992–2026) KY 17 (2003–2024) MD 17 (1972–2026) CT 17 (1995–2022) WI 14 (1994–2026) AR 14 (1996–2026) LA 13 (1987–2025) DE 13 (1988–2022) DC 13 (1975–2019) UT 13 (1995–2025) SC 12 (1991–2025) WY 12 (1986–2023) NE 11 (1999–2024) NM 9 (1991–2019) MN 8 (1976–2024) MT 8 (1996–2022) WV 7 (1994–2023) VT 6 (1998–2018) NV 6 (1979–2020) ND 6 (1992–2022) ME 5 (1987–2015) AK 4 (2010–2022) VI 3 (2003–2012) NH 3 (1980–2013) RI 3 (2004–2020)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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