Having given juveniles many of the due process rights accorded adult offenders, juvenile courts are looking more like criminal courts. Is this beneficial for the juvenile?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers vary.
More defense attorney involvement; more court litigation;
Concerns with labeling since due process looks criminal
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. freehand b. trace c. palmer d. etching