Wake-up call to juvenile justice system

Reference no: EM132887361

Some might argue that the Gault decision sent a wake-up call to the juvenile justice system, which went virtually unchallenged (legally speaking) between the creation of the first court in 1899 and the 1960's. After reading the summary of the In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1 case in Unit Readings & Resources, discuss the significance the decision had to juvenile legal proceedings. Identify the four juvenile legal issues the decision directly addressed and offer your opinion as to the significance each has on a juvenile's due process rights.

Reference no: EM132887361

Questions Cloud

Calculate the dividend yield of ordinary shares : Calculate the dividend yield of ordinary shares. Enterprises paid a P2.50 per share dividend on 100,000 ordinary shares and P4.00 per share dividend

Explain three basic types of cash flow : Describe the purpose of each of the financial statements in the order in which they are prepared. Explain three basic types of cash flow.

Calculate the rate of return on total assets selected : Calculate the rate of return on total assets for your selected corporation for the most recent year. How do companies use the rate of return on total assets

Examine the notes at the bottom of the balance sheet : Examine the notes at the bottom of the balance sheet. Is your selected corporation authorized to issue preferred stock? If so, how much?

Wake-up call to juvenile justice system : Some might argue that the Gault decision sent a wake-up call to the juvenile justice system, w

Develop a tentative plan for the client : Develop a tentative plan for the client. List the various services you believe each person needs initially - She has told her mother she is going to call your a

Why corporations issue stocks : Why corporations issue stocks. Are corporations required to pay dividends? Explain. Why do corporations pay dividends? What are retained earnings

What role do strong writing skills play in grant writing : What role do strong writing skills play in grant writing? What are some resources or tools you believe could help you improve your writing skills?

Victimology and criminology similar : In what ways are victimology and criminology similar, and in what ways do they differ?

User Account

All Pages