Terry was arrested for stealing a car. His case was being heard by a juvenile court judge. The judge adjudicated Terry guilty based on a preponderance of the evidence. This ruling is in violation of which U.S. Supreme Court case?

A. McKeiver v. Pennsylvania
B. Breed v. Jones
C. In re Gault
D. In re Winship


Answer: D

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