In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court hold that double jeopardy prevented trying a juvenile in adult court for an offense already adjudicated in a juvenile court?
A. Kent v. United States (1966)
B. In re Gault (1967)
C. In re Winship (1970)
D. Breed v. Jones (1975)
Answer: D
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A. 30 days B. 90 days C. 1 year D. 2 years
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a. crime control b. due process c. bureaucratic d. public protection
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a. true b. false