Unit V Case Study

Unit V Case Study

In this assignment, you will discuss the three major cases that affected the due process of juveniles and further served to balance the juvenile justice system. You are strongly encouraged to utilize the required reading listed in this unit for this assignment. Please be sure to provide the following components: Include an overview of each of the following cases of Kent v. United States, In re Gault, and In re Winship (at least three
BCJ 2201, Juvenile Delinquency 2
paragraphs/one for each of the cases). Include how each case affected due process (at least three paragraphs/one for each of the cases). Your completed assignment must be a minimum of one full page in length and should be completed using the form located here.

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Case Overview

The fact of the case involved a 16-year-old, Morris Kent Jr. who had been detained due to his connection number offenses which included rape and robbery. After the admission of involvement, the Juvenile Court waiver its jurisdiction which led to Kent being tried in the district court as an adult.

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