Gregg v. Georgia
Background details
Gregg was found guilty of an armed robbery and murder, he was sentenced to death.
Constitution question
Eight Amendment, Cruel and Unusual Punishment.
Decision/Lasting Effect
The decision was 7 votes for Gerogia and 2 votes against.
The court said that the punishment of death did not go against the 8th Amendment.
The court said that the punishment of death did not go against the 8th Amendment.