According to the U.S. Supreme Court, the proceedings of a juvenile court must comply with the Constitution. Explain specifically how juveniles are guaranteed many of the rights of the Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments.
What will be an ideal response?
As a result of the landmark case In Re Gault, the Supreme Court of the United States held that the proceedings for juveniles have to comply with the requirements of the Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments. Specifically, a child (just like an adult) cannot be compelled to provide testimony against himself. Also included are the right to adequate notice of charges, notification of both the child and his parents as to the juvenile's right to counsel, opportunity for confrontation of witnesses and their cross-examination at the hearings, and adequate safeguards against self-incrimination. Lastly, juveniles are guaranteed due process of law and equal protection under the Constitution.
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a. the scientific norm that mandates researchers should strive to be impartial and open to unexpected finding and new ideas b. the scientific norm says that producing knowledge is a public act and the finding should be available for all to use. In order for it to be accepted into the community, it must be rigorously reviewed c. the scientific norm that demands utmost honesty in all aspects of the research process; dishonesty, fraud, or cheating is a major taboo d. the scientific norm that says research should be judged only on the basis of scientific merit e. a process of judging the merits of a research report in which the peer researchers do not know the identity of who conducted a study and the researcher does not know the identity of the evaluators in advance
Consider that you are on a case where a child is on trial for the murder of his own father. You have a son of your own and have a very close relationship with him. You realize, though, that though you cannot understand how a child could kill his father, this case could fall under a defense of excuse. These cases typically seek to excuse acts committed by defendants who should not be held criminally responsible for their actions because they were too young or because their mental state prevented them from understanding the consequences of their actions. The law recognizes youthful age as a criminal defense under certain circumstances. Knowing what you do about the case, the defense of excuse, and your own relationship with your child, what is your opinion on how a child should be charged?
Does it depend on the seriousness of the case, or no? Why or why not? Fully explain. What will be an ideal response?
The imputation theory, which holds that the corporation is liable for the intent and acts of its employees on any level in the corporate hierarchy, was originally developed via which form of law?
a. Tort b. Executive c. Administrative d. Constitutional
In 2008, President Bush supported and helped to pass which piece of legislation regarding offenders and reentry?
a. Three-Strikes Law b. Second Chance Act c. The Wetterling Act d. Redeem Act