Five U.S. Supreme Court Cases:
- Kent v. United States (1966)
- re Gault (1967)
- re Winship (1970)
- McKeiver v. Pennsylvania (1971)
- Breed v. Jones (1975)
These five cases show differences and similarities between the adult and juvenile justice systems.
Answer the Following Questions in a 500-750 word summary.
- Why is it necessary to have different justice systems when looking at people who commit crimes?
- How do these cases affect how the law is applied to juveniles?
- Are there other differences between the adult and juvenile justice systems that would indicate juveniles have modified or more restricted rights when dealing with the juvenile justice system?