How have U.S. Supreme Court decisions been especially influential in the juvenile courts?
What will be an ideal response?
Kent v. United States: Court held that juveniles are entitled to a hearing, assistance of counsel, access to the records, and statement of the reasons why juvenile would be treated as an adult.
In re Gault: Court ruled that juveniles are entitled to certain due process protections, have the right to be notified of charges, have access to counsel, to confront adverse witnesses, and to be free from compelled self-incrimination.
In re Winship: The court ruled that reasonable doubt standard is necessary in juvenile proceedings.
McKeiver v. Pennsylvania: the court held that a jury is not essential in juvenile adjudicatory hearings.
Breed v. Jones: The court ruled that juvenile adjudications is the same as a criminal conviction.
Schall v. Martin: The court held that juveniles could be held prior to adjudication if the juvenile posed a serious risk.
Roper v. Simmons: The court ruled that the minimum age for the death penalty is 18.
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______ is primarily concerned with persons and character rather than with duties or with the consequences of actions.
What will be an ideal response?
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a. True b. False
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word