Discuss the key U.S. Supreme Court cases involving juveniles and juveniles' rights between 1970 and 1975 and their implications
What will be an ideal response?
The answer should include the following points:
• Kent v. United States (1966): juvenile court case dealing with the matter of transfer; right to counsel and right hearing
• In re Gault (1967): right to due process safeguards in proceedings in which a finding of delinquency can lead to institutional confinement
• In re Winship (1970): juveniles entitled to proof beyond a reasonable doubt during the adjudication proceedings
• McKeiver v. Pennsylvania (1971): denial of the right of juveniles to have jury trials; reasons for ruling
• Breed v. Jones
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