A Standard of "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt" Is Required for Delinquency

question 72

Multiple Choice

A standard of "beyond a reasonable doubt" is required for delinquency matters. This standard was established in _______.

• A) In Re Winship
• B) In Re Gault
• C) Kent v. United States
• D) Roper v. Simmons

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Gini Ratio

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