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What is the term used to describe a jury made up of juveniles who hear a juvenile justice case?
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What is a good thesis statement for juveniles tried as adults?
Laws vary by state, and depending on what the crime was, but in general, yes, juveniles can be tried as adults if the juvenile court certifies them as an adult and transfers the case to criminal court.
Do juveniles adjudicated to adult court have the right to vote?
Not until they are 18, and many states do not allow convicted felons to vote, therefore if the juvenile was tried as an adult in a felony case, he or she might not be able to vote even after turning 18.
Describe a juvenile trial is like?
Juvenile offenders are not adjudicated under the same methods as adults. There is no jury trial but rather a hearing in front of the presiding judge of the juvenile court. The juvenile is entitled to legal representation and the sentencing/decision making is made solely by the judge based upon all the pertinent factors of the case.
Who was the Supreme Court Chief Justice in the In Re Gault case?
In Re Gault, 387 US 1 (1967)In Re Gault, (1967) is the landmark Supreme Court case that determined juvenile offenders had the same Due Process rights as adults.The Chief Justice in Gault was Earl Warren (1953-1969). Justice Abe Fortas wrote the opinion of the Court.
This 1967 court case established several legal rights for juveniles?
In Re Gault
What are the two types of cases that juvenile courts handle?
A case involving an offender under the age of 18.
What is a good thesis statement for juveniles tried as adults?
Laws vary by state, and depending on what the crime was, but in general, yes, juveniles can be tried as adults if the juvenile court certifies them as an adult and transfers the case to criminal court.
What has the author Charles P Smith written?
Charles P. Smith has written: 'Achievement-related motives in children' 'A national assessment of case disposition and classification in the juvenile justice system' 'A national assessment of serious juvenile crime and the juvenile justice system'
Are states forbidden from holding juveniles in adult jails?
Yes. UNLESS they are told by the child they are 18 and no ID is provided (in which case if they look 18 they have to go by what they say) however, as soon as they realize their error they MUST transfer the juvenile to a local juvenile detention facility.
What does JJ mean in Indian Court orders?
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 is the primary legal framework for Juvenile justice in India. The act provides for a special approach towards the prevention and treatment of Juvenile delinquency and provides a framework for the protection, treatment and rehabilitation of children in the purview of the juvenile justice system.
What has the author Martin W Scheffer written?
Martin W. Scheffer has written: 'Policing from the schoolhouse' -- subject(s): Case studies, Educational counseling, Juvenile delinquency, Police services for juveniles, Prevention
What does a prosecutor have to prove to get a juvenile into criminal court?
That you committed the offense with which you were charged. This is dependent upon what you mean by criminal court. If you mean adult court then you're talking about having a juvenile case transferred to adult court. Fr a prosecutor to do this he has to petition to the juvenile judge that this case should be transferred to adult court, either because of the severity of the charges or because of the frequency at which the juvenile continues to commit delinquent acts. For a prosecutor to prosecute the case into juvenile court there must be enough evidence to show probable cause that the juvenile committed a delinquent act (delinquent acts range from crimes - misdemeanors or felonies - to acts that can only be committed by juveniles, such as truancy and runaway behavior.
Was there at any point life with out parole for juveniles?
Until June 25, 2012 there was life without parole for Juveniles in the US. The case is Miller v. Alabama if you want to look it up. In this case the Supreme Court ruled that life without parole was cruel and unusual punishment.In Graham v. Florida (2010) the Supreme Court ruled that life without the possibility of parole was okay if the crime was murder.Unitl 2005 in Roper v. Simmons, juveniles could be put to death.These are the "big three" dates in juvenile law.
Do juveniles adjudicated to adult court have the right to vote?
Not until they are 18, and many states do not allow convicted felons to vote, therefore if the juvenile was tried as an adult in a felony case, he or she might not be able to vote even after turning 18.
What is the difference between a juvenile parole officer and a juvenile probation officer and a juvenile case worker?
A juvenile parole officer is someone with a BS whom is assigned to juveniles out of prison and help them get back into normal life. A juvenile probation officer is assigned to the child as an alternative to jail/prison and to keep an eye on the child. The caseworker is in charge or directing and guiding the child when it comes to the actually law stuff. Probation Officer = Before Jail/Prison Parole Officer = After incarceration
What does Open Juvenile mean?
"Open Juvenile" is short for an open juvenile court case.
Describe a juvenile trial is like?
Juvenile offenders are not adjudicated under the same methods as adults. There is no jury trial but rather a hearing in front of the presiding judge of the juvenile court. The juvenile is entitled to legal representation and the sentencing/decision making is made solely by the judge based upon all the pertinent factors of the case.
