Case 2.2 Steve Fired a Gun into a Family’s Home in His

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Case 2.2
Steve fired a gun into a family’s home in his neighborhood. Steve was later arrested and admitted to the shooting. Following his conviction, the judge sentenced him to 10 years in prison based on facts not determined to be true beyond a reasonable doubt. The sentence exceeded the statutory maximum by two years.

-The sentence imposed on Steve violates​

• A) ​the Apprendi rule.
• B) ​the Eighth Amendment.
• C) ​the Fourth Amendment.
• D) ​the ban on ex-post facto laws.

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