The landmark case of In re Gault (1967) set a significant precedent by establishing that juveniles have the right to due process under the Fourteenth Amendment. This decision affirmed that minors facing delinquency proceedings are entitled to the same legal protections as adults, including the right to counsel, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to remain silent. The Court's ruling emphasized the importance of fair legal representation and the protection of individual rights within the juvenile justice system.
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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.
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What was the most significant outcome of the U.S supreme court decision in re gault you ask? A. The decision extended the right of due process to juveniles. Thank you for reading this hope you except it:)
In Re Gault
It was determined that minors are entitled to constitutional protections.
It was determined that minors are entitled to constitutional protections.
The precedent for voluntary union of the colonies was set with the fundamental orders of Connecticut.
No, the precedent set by Marbury v. Madison has not been overturned.
Juveniles have the right to an attorney and the right to remain silent. Juveniles also have the right to confront witnesses against them. These rights were established by the In re Gault Court case. In the 1967 case, 15-year-old Gerald Gault of Phoenix, Arizona, was charged with making indecent telephone calls to a neighbor. His parents were not informed of his arrest. During the hearing that followed, Gault did not have an attorney present and the neighbor was not questioned. The judge sentenced Gault to a reformatory until the age of 21-a period of six years. If Gault had been an adult, his sentence would have been a $50 fine and a few months in jail.
Shakari Gault's birth name is Shakari Gault.