Brandon Scott Lavergne v. Darrell Vannoy, Warden
DueProcess Punishment
Is a criminal sentence of life without parole in solitary confinement a cruel and unusual sentence?
QUESTIONS PRESENTED 1) Is a criminal sentence of life without parole in solitary confinement a cruel and unusual sentence? 2) Ifone federal district court finds I was not sentenced to life in solitary, but another federal district court finds I was sentenced to life in solitary, is that grounds to file a 60(b) petition? 3) If two federal district courts disagree on the same issue, does that create grounds to say an issue is debatable? 4) If the U.S. 5th Cir. admits I am being held for life in solitary confinement per a plea agreement, but then upholds a district court Tuling that claims I was not in solitary due to a plea agreement, should the Sth Cir. have ordered me to receive habeas corpus relief? 5) Ifa defense attomey tells his client to plead guilty and accept an unlawful sentence, is that ineffective assistance of counsel? ; 2 of 156