Assignment:
The purpose of this assignment is to assess the implications of delinquency on the legal system.
1) Research a case of a juvenile who was waived to adult status.
2) Explain the mechanisms and rationale for waiving a juvenile to adult status.
3) Compare the rights and procedures in an adult's trial with those of a juvenile's proceedings.
4) Describe any case law that prompted changes and logic in the ruling of a case involving a juvenile.
Your essay should be a minimum of four pages, not including the title and reference pages. You must use a minimum of five sources that should be properly cited. All references should be formatted in APA style. A good start for your research would be in the ProQuest Criminal Justice database.