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cruel and unusual punishment clause in South Carolina

8 South Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1986–2016 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by South Carolina 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Jonesgreen
sc · 2001 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2005–2016
2 sentences

2016Code Ann. § 17-25-45 (C) (Supp. 2015) (stating criminal sexual conduct with minors, first-degree burglary, and attempted murder are "[m]ost serious offense[s]"); State v. Burdette, 335 S.C. 34, 41 , 515 S.E.2d 525, 529 (1999) ("If a defendant is convicted of one of the [section 17-25-45(C)] triggering offenses, the matter of sentencing becomes the province of the legislature."); State v. Johnson, 347 S.C. 67, 69 , 552 S.E.2d 339, 340 (Ct. App. 2001) ("The General Assembly has made the sentencing provisions of section 17- 25-45(A) mandatory."), overruled on other grounds by James v. State, 372

2016Code Ann. § 17-25-45 (C) (Supp. 2015) (stating criminal sexual conduct with minors, first-degree burglary, and attempted murder are "[m]ost serious offense[s]"); State v. Burdette, 335 S.C. 34, 41 , 515 S.E.2d 525, 529 (1999) ("If a defendant is convicted of one of the [section 17-25-45(C)] triggering offenses, the matter of sentencing becomes the province of the legislature."); State v. Johnson, 347 S.C. 67, 69 , 552 S.E.2d 339, 340 (Ct. App. 2001) ("The General Assembly has made the sentencing provisions of section 17- 25-45(A) mandatory."), overruled on other grounds by James v. State, 372

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State v. Johnsongreen
scctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Code Ann. § 17-25-45 (C) (Supp. 2015) (stating criminal sexual conduct with minors, first-degree burglary, and attempted murder are "[m]ost serious offense[s]"); State v. Burdette, 335 S.C. 34, 41 , 515 S.E.2d 525, 529 (1999) ("If a defendant is convicted of one of the [section 17-25-45(C)] triggering offenses, the matter of sentencing becomes the province of the legislature."); State v. Johnson, 347 S.C. 67, 69 , 552 S.E.2d 339, 340 (Ct. App. 2001) ("The General Assembly has made the sentencing provisions of section 17- 25-45(A) mandatory."), overruled on other grounds by James v. State, 372

2016Code Ann. § 17-25-45 (C) (Supp. 2015) (stating criminal sexual conduct with minors, first-degree burglary, and attempted murder are "[m]ost serious offense[s]"); State v. Burdette, 335 S.C. 34, 41 , 515 S.E.2d 525, 529 (1999) ("If a defendant is convicted of one of the [section 17-25-45(C)] triggering offenses, the matter of sentencing becomes the province of the legislature."); State v. Johnson, 347 S.C. 67, 69 , 552 S.E.2d 339, 340 (Ct. App. 2001) ("The General Assembly has made the sentencing provisions of section 17- 25-45(A) mandatory."), overruled on other grounds by James v. State, 372

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State v. Rogersgreen
scctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Code Ann. § 17-25-45 (C) (Supp. 2015) (stating criminal sexual conduct with minors, first-degree burglary, and attempted murder are "[m]ost serious offense[s]"); State v. Burdette, 335 S.C. 34, 41 , 515 S.E.2d 525, 529 (1999) ("If a defendant is convicted of one of the [section 17-25-45(C)] triggering offenses, the matter of sentencing becomes the province of the legislature."); State v. Johnson, 347 S.C. 67, 69 , 552 S.E.2d 339, 340 (Ct. App. 2001) ("The General Assembly has made the sentencing provisions of section 17- 25-45(A) mandatory."), overruled on other grounds by James v. State, 372

2016Code Ann. § 17-25-45 (C) (Supp. 2015) (stating criminal sexual conduct with minors, first-degree burglary, and attempted murder are "[m]ost serious offense[s]"); State v. Burdette, 335 S.C. 34, 41 , 515 S.E.2d 525, 529 (1999) ("If a defendant is convicted of one of the [section 17-25-45(C)] triggering offenses, the matter of sentencing becomes the province of the legislature."); State v. Johnson, 347 S.C. 67, 69 , 552 S.E.2d 339, 340 (Ct. App. 2001) ("The General Assembly has made the sentencing provisions of section 17- 25-45(A) mandatory."), overruled on other grounds by James v. State, 372

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State v. Burdettegreen
sc · 1999 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Code Ann. § 17-25-45 (C) (Supp. 2015) (stating criminal sexual conduct with minors, first-degree burglary, and attempted murder are "[m]ost serious offense[s]"); State v. Burdette, 335 S.C. 34, 41 , 515 S.E.2d 525, 529 (1999) ("If a defendant is convicted of one of the [section 17-25-45(C)] triggering offenses, the matter of sentencing becomes the province of the legislature."); State v. Johnson, 347 S.C. 67, 69 , 552 S.E.2d 339, 340 (Ct. App. 2001) ("The General Assembly has made the sentencing provisions of section 17- 25-45(A) mandatory."), overruled on other grounds by James v. State, 372

2016Code Ann. § 17-25-45 (C) (Supp. 2015) (stating criminal sexual conduct with minors, first-degree burglary, and attempted murder are "[m]ost serious offense[s]"); State v. Burdette, 335 S.C. 34, 41 , 515 S.E.2d 525, 529 (1999) ("If a defendant is convicted of one of the [section 17-25-45(C)] triggering offenses, the matter of sentencing becomes the province of the legislature."); State v. Johnson, 347 S.C. 67, 69 , 552 S.E.2d 339, 340 (Ct. App. 2001) ("The General Assembly has made the sentencing provisions of section 17- 25-45(A) mandatory."), overruled on other grounds by James v. State, 372

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State v. Williamsgreen
scctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Code Ann. § 17-25-45 (C)(2)(b) (Supp. 2009) (defining "trafficking in ice, crank, or crack cocaine" and "distribut[ing], sell[ing], manufactur[ing], or possess[ing] with intent to distribute controlled substances within proximity of school" as serious offenses); State v. Williams , 380 S.C. 336, 346 , 669 S.E.2d 640, 646 (Ct. App. 2008) ("The cruel and unusual punishment clause requires that the duration of a sentence not be grossly disproportionate with the severity of the crime."); Id. at 347-48, 669 S.E.2d at 646 ("Our courts have also determined stiff penalties for drug crimes do not viola

2010Code Ann. § 17-25-45 (C)(2)(b) (Supp. 2009) (defining "trafficking in ice, crank, or crack cocaine" and "distribut[ing], sell[ing], manufactur[ing], or possess[ing] with intent to distribute controlled substances within proximity of school" as serious offenses); State v. Williams , 380 S.C. 336, 346 , 669 S.E.2d 640, 646 (Ct. App. 2008) ("The cruel and unusual punishment clause requires that the duration of a sentence not be grossly disproportionate with the severity of the crime."); Id. at 347-48, 669 S.E.2d at 646 ("Our courts have also determined stiff penalties for drug crimes do not viola

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State v. Brannongreen
scctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Code Ann. § 17-25-45 (C)(2)(b) (Supp. 2009) (defining "trafficking in ice, crank, or crack cocaine" and "distribut[ing], sell[ing], manufactur[ing], or possess[ing] with intent to distribute controlled substances within proximity of school" as serious offenses); State v. Williams , 380 S.C. 336, 346 , 669 S.E.2d 640, 646 (Ct. App. 2008) ("The cruel and unusual punishment clause requires that the duration of a sentence not be grossly disproportionate with the severity of the crime."); Id. at 347-48, 669 S.E.2d at 646 ("Our courts have also determined stiff penalties for drug crimes do not viola

2010Code Ann. § 17-25-45 (C)(2)(b) (Supp. 2009) (defining "trafficking in ice, crank, or crack cocaine" and "distribut[ing], sell[ing], manufactur[ing], or possess[ing] with intent to distribute controlled substances within proximity of school" as serious offenses); State v. Williams , 380 S.C. 336, 346 , 669 S.E.2d 640, 646 (Ct. App. 2008) ("The cruel and unusual punishment clause requires that the duration of a sentence not be grossly disproportionate with the severity of the crime."); Id. at 347-48, 669 S.E.2d at 646 ("Our courts have also determined stiff penalties for drug crimes do not viola

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State v. McKnightgreen
sc · 2003 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008State v. McKnight, 352 S.C. 635, 652 , 576 S.E.2d 168, 177 (2003).

2008State v. McKnight, 352 S.C. 635, 652 , 576 S.E.2d 168, 177 (2003).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
Solem v. Helm red
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

2003Solem v. Helm, 463 U.S. 277 , 103 S.Ct. 3001 , 77 L.Ed.2d 637 (1983).

2003Solem v. Helm, 463 U.S. 277 , 103 S.Ct. 3001 , 77 L.Ed.2d 637 (1983).

31986–2003
James v. State green
sc · 2007
2 sentences

2016Code Ann. § 17-25-45 (C) (Supp. 2015) (stating criminal sexual conduct with minors, first-degree burglary, and attempted murder are "[m]ost serious offense[s]"); State v. Burdette, 335 S.C. 34, 41 , 515 S.E.2d 525, 529 (1999) ("If a defendant is convicted of one of the [section 17-25-45(C)] triggering offenses, the matter of sentencing becomes the province of the legislature."); State v. Johnson, 347 S.C. 67, 69 , 552 S.E.2d 339, 340 (Ct. App. 2001) ("The General Assembly has made the sentencing provisions of section 17- 25-45(A) mandatory."), overruled on other grounds by James v. State, 372

2016Code Ann. § 17-25-45 (C) (Supp. 2015) (stating criminal sexual conduct with minors, first-degree burglary, and attempted murder are "[m]ost serious offense[s]"); State v. Burdette, 335 S.C. 34, 41 , 515 S.E.2d 525, 529 (1999) ("If a defendant is convicted of one of the [section 17-25-45(C)] triggering offenses, the matter of sentencing becomes the province of the legislature."); State v. Johnson, 347 S.C. 67, 69 , 552 S.E.2d 339, 340 (Ct. App. 2001) ("The General Assembly has made the sentencing provisions of section 17- 25-45(A) mandatory."), overruled on other grounds by James v. State, 372

12016–2016
State v. Kiser green
sc · 1986
2 sentences

1993State v. Kiser, 288 S.C. 441 , 343 S.E. (2d) 292 , cert. denied, 479 U.S. 823 , 107 S.Ct. 94 , 93 L.Ed. (2d) 46 (1986).The length of each of respondent’s license suspensions are not disproportionate to the individual DUI and DUS convictions.

1993State v. Kiser, 288 S.C. 441 , 343 S.E. (2d) 292 , cert. denied, 479 U.S. 823 , 107 S.Ct. 94 , 93 L.Ed. (2d) 46 (1986).The length of each of respondent’s license suspensions are not disproportionate to the individual DUI and DUS convictions.

11993–1993
Embury v. Supreme Court of Colorado green
scotus · 1986
1 sentence

1993State v. Kiser, 288 S.C. 441 , 343 S.E. (2d) 292 , cert. denied, 479 U.S. 823 , 107 S.Ct. 94 , 93 L.Ed. (2d) 46 (1986).The length of each of respondent’s license suspensions are not disproportionate to the individual DUI and DUS convictions.

11993–1993
Union Electric Co. v. Harris green
scotus · 1986
1 sentence

1993State v. Kiser, 288 S.C. 441 , 343 S.E. (2d) 292 , cert. denied, 479 U.S. 823 , 107 S.Ct. 94 , 93 L.Ed. (2d) 46 (1986).The length of each of respondent’s license suspensions are not disproportionate to the individual DUI and DUS convictions.

11993–1993

Statutes the citing opinions construe

SC § S.C. Code Ann. § 17-25-45 (4)

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 79 (1972–2025) IA 62 (2009–2025) IL 42 (1980–2025) WV 21 (1972–2022) PA 14 (1969–2023) AL 11 (1983–2012) TX 10 (1995–2025) MI 10 (1976–2026) NM 9 (1983–2025) AK 9 (1977–2025) NY 8 (1973–2024) SC 8 (1986–2016) FL 7 (1982–2016) OR 6 (1976–2024) ID 6 (1986–2012) NJ 6 (1983–2020) OH 6 (1998–2016) WA 6 (2018–2026) UT 5 (1993–2018) CO 5 (1992–2015) IN 4 (1980–2020) MS 4 (1989–2010) MT 4 (1996–2025) MA 4 (1975–2024) AZ 4 (1985–2006) SD 4 (1980–1993) WI 3 (1971–1992) TN 3 (1998–2014) KS 3 (1979–2021) NE 3 (1974–1996) GA 3 (1986–2012) LA 2 (1980–2011) NV 2 (2016–2016)

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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